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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... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

Under Tropic Skies is a book written by Louis Becke and published in 1905. The book is a collection of short stories set in the South Pacific, where the author himself had lived for many years. The stories are full of adventure, romance, and danger, and they give readers a glimpse... Read Full Overview

Under Tropic Skies is a novel written by Louis Becke and published in 1905. The story is set in the South Pacific, where the protagonist, Jack Harriott, is a trader who sails from island to island in search of adventure and profit. Along the way, he encounters a diverse cast... Read Full Overview

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 work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

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 work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

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 work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

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 work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

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... Read Full Overview