The Fate Of The Black Swan: A Tale Of New Guinea (1885)

By Frank Frankfort Moore

Book Overview

The Fate Of The Black Swan: A Tale Of New Guinea is a novel written by Frank Frankfort Moore in 1885. The story takes place in the island of New Guinea, where a group of British explorers is on a mission to find and capture a rare black swan. The protagonist of the story is a young man named Jack Meredith, who is part of the expedition team. However, their journey takes a dangerous turn when they encounter a tribe of cannibals who are hostile towards the foreigners. Jack is captured by the tribe and is forced to face the brutal reality of their customs. Meanwhile, the fate of the black swan hangs in the balance as the explorers struggle to complete their mission amidst the dangers of the island. The novel explores themes of colonialism, cultural clashes, and survival in a hostile environment. The Fate Of The Black Swan is a thrilling adventure story that offers a vivid portrayal of life in New Guinea during the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167049446
• ISBN13: 9781167049446
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"