The Beach of Falesa (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169220072)

The Beach of Falesa is a novella written by the acclaimed Scottish author, Robert Louis Stevenson. The story is set on the island of Falesa, located in the Pacific Ocean. It follows the journey of a young Scottish trader named Wiltshire, who arrives on the island with the intention of setting up a trading post. He is accompanied by Case, a native man who serves as his translator and guide.Upon his arrival, Wiltshire discovers that the island is divided into two factions ������� the white traders and the native population. He also learns about the mysterious and dangerous character of the island's chief, Uma. Despite the warnings of the other traders, Wiltshire decides to set up his trading post on the beach of Falesa.As he settles into his new life on the island, Wiltshire becomes enamored with a beautiful native woman named Uma. However, their relationship becomes complicated when Wiltshire discovers that Uma is the wife of the island's chief. He must navigate the dangerous political landscape of the island while trying to protect his business and his newfound love.The Beach of Falesa is a thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and political intrigue. It is a classic example of Stevenson's masterful storytelling and is considered one of his finest works. The novella is a must-read for fans of adventure literature and those interested in the history and culture of the Pacific Islands.But the thing that troubled me was nearer hand. Some dozen young men and children made a piece of a half-circle, flanking my house: the river divided them, some were on the near side, some on the far, and one on a boulder in the midst; and they all sat silent, wrapped in their sheets, and stared at me and my house as straight as pointer dogs. I thought it strange as I went out. When I had bathed and come back again, and found them all there, and two or three more along with them, I thought it stranger still. What could they see to gaze at in my house, I wondered, and went in.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: Robert Louis Stevenson
ISBN-10: 116922007X
ISBN-13: 9781169220072
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 70
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.76lbs
Size: 7.01h x 10.00w x 0.24d