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Short Stories

Short Stories

Becke, Louis

Paperback

Mystery & ThrillerGeneral Fiction

ISBN10: 1419147145
ISBN13: 9781419147142
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.25
Height: 0.15 Width: 7.60 Depth: 9.20
Language: English
Short Stories by Louis Becke is a collection of captivating tales that take readers on a journey through the South Pacific. The book features a series of short stories that are set in various locations, including the islands of Samoa, Fiji, and Tahiti. Each story is filled with vivid descriptions of the local culture, customs, and traditions, as well as the natural beauty of the land and sea.The stories in this collection are a mix of adventure, romance, and drama, with characters ranging from sailors and traders to islanders and missionaries. Some of the tales are based on true events, while others are fictionalized accounts of the author's own experiences. Throughout the book, readers will encounter themes of love, loss, betrayal, and redemption, as well as the clash of cultures and the struggle for survival in a harsh and unforgiving landscape.Becke's writing style is engaging and descriptive, transporting readers to a time and place that is both exotic and familiar. His characters are complex and multi-dimensional, reflecting the diversity of the South Pacific and the challenges faced by those who call it home. Overall, Short Stories is a must-read for anyone interested in the history, culture, and literature of the South Pacific.'Welcome, O men of Leass�����, ' he said. 'See, my people have covered thy canoes with mats from the sun, for now that there is no hate between us, ye shall remain here at L������la with me for many days. And so that there shall be no more blood-letting between my people and thine, shall I give every young man among ye that is yet unmarried a wife from these people of mine. Come, now, and eat and drink.'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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