In this collection of stories, Louis Becke transports readers to the South Pacific where they encounter shipwrecks, pearl divers, and island life. Becke's experiences as a sailor and trader lend an authenticity to these tales that make them a must-read for anyone fascinated by life in the tropics. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This...
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