Pacific Tales (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432630720)

Pacific Tales is a collection of short stories written by George Louis Becke. The book is set in the Pacific Islands and tells tales of adventure, love, and the struggles of the people who call the islands their home. The stories are a mix of fiction and non-fiction, with some based on real-life events that Becke witnessed during his travels in the Pacific. The book includes stories such as ""The Fijian Queen"", ""The Adventure of Elizabeth Morey, of New York"", ""The Taming of John Bligh"", and ""The South-Sea Bubble"". The stories are written in a vivid and engaging style, with a focus on the people and the culture of the Pacific Islands. Overall, Pacific Tales is a captivating read that offers a glimpse into the rich and diverse world of the Pacific Islands.Largely Autobiographical, These Stories Give A Unique Insight Into Life Among The Sailors, Traders, Adventurers And Drifters Who Once Dominated The Islands.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.

Author: George Louis Becke
ISBN-10: 1432630725
ISBN-13: 9781432630720
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/01/2007
Pages: 336
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.09lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d