The 1902 Becke, Louis 1855-1913 creator text utu 2008 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Strange Adventure of James Shervinton" by Louis Becke is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story takes place in the Pacific Islands, primarily on Tarawa Island, and follows the protagonist, James Shervinton, a young trader struggling with health issues and the oppressive isolation of his surroundings. As the narrative unfolds, Shervinton's mundane existence is disrupted by a series of dramatic events, including encounters with local natives, a violent trader, and the mysterious witch woman Niâbon, all of which push him towards a quest for distinction and survival. At the start of the novel, Shervinton reflects on the oppressive atmosphere of the stifling night while seated on a canoe, contemplating his life as a trader on a foreign, desolate island. We learn of his battle with malarial fever, which has left him physically weakened and despondent. Just as a storm begins to brew, he encounters Niâbon, a Danger Island girl, seeking his help for Tematau, a badly injured man. This encounter not only marks the beginning of Shervinton's involvement in the complex dynamics between the settlers and natives but also introduces themes of power, violence, and survival. The discovery of a dead trader later sets off a chain of events filled with intrigue and danger, beckoning Shervinton toward an unexpected adventure that challenges his understanding of heroism and mortality. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2008-04-05 Produced by David Widger Original publication data not identified Sea stories Adventure stories, Australian Pacific Area -- Social life and customs -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24999 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24999 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133555.0 24999