02179cam a22003133u 4500 6195 UtSlPG 20260610133149.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Parker, Gilbert, 1862-1932 Cumner's Son and Other South Sea Folk — Volume 01 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-07-01 Cumner's son. This eBook was produced by David Widger "Cumner's Son and Other South Sea Folk — Volume 01" by Gilbert Parker is a collection of fictional tales published in the early 20th century, encapsulating the author's experiences and observations from his time in Australia and the South Pacific. The stories weave together landscapes, cultures, and the intricate relationships between characters, with a notable focus on the life of Colonel Cumner’s son and the looming threats in the South Sea setting. The opening portion of "Cumner's Son" introduces the peaceful yet tense backdrop of Mandakan, where Colonel Cumner's son is contrasted against a simmering atmosphere filled with political intrigue and danger. We meet Cumner's son, a youthful and spirited character, who unwittingly becomes embroiled in a crisis when the dying Dakoon's impending death stirs unrest among the native tribes. He is determined to prove himself, volunteering to ride to the powerful outlaw, Pango Dooni, in hopes of averting chaos and securing peace for the people. Amid growing tensions and the hidden plotting of characters like Boonda Broke, the narrative sets the stage for themes of bravery, loyalty, and the clash of cultures in a turbulent colonial environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Oceania -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6195 48217 48217