The Coral Barrier
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ISBN10: 1104854120
ISBN13: 9781104854126
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jul 23 2009
Pages: 174
Weight: 0.94
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781104854126
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jul 23 2009
Pages: 174
Weight: 0.94
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Coral Barrier is a novel written by Pierre Gascar that tells the story of a young Frenchman named Jean-Luc who travels to Tahiti to escape the monotony of his life in Paris. Upon arriving, he becomes enamored with the island's natural beauty and the vibrant culture of its people. However, his idyllic existence is threatened when he meets a powerful and wealthy plantation owner named Mr. Malakai, who is determined to exploit the island's resources for his own gain.As Jean-Luc becomes more involved in the local community, he begins to realize the devastating impact that Malakai's greed is having on the delicate ecosystem of the coral reef that surrounds the island. With the help of a group of environmental activists, Jean-Luc sets out to protect the reef and the creatures that call it home, even if it means putting his own life in danger.The Coral Barrier is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of environmentalism, colonialism, and cultural identity. Gascar's vivid descriptions of Tahiti's natural beauty and the complex relationships between its inhabitants make for a rich and immersive reading experience.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.
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