02034cam a22003133u 4500 25105 UtSlPG 20260610133556.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Becke, Louis, 1855-1913 Pâkia : 1901 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-04-19 Produced by David Widger "Pâkia" by Louis Becke is a fictional narrative written in the early 20th century. It is a short story included in the collection "The Tapu of Banderah and Other Stories." The story delves into themes of tradition, cultural change, and the impact of colonial influences on indigenous life in the Pacific Islands. In "Pâkia," the protagonist, a white man living in a Pacific island community, interacts with an old islander named Pâkia. As they sit together under the moonlight, Pâkia shares stories from his past — tales of his youth, his adventures on whaleships, and his experiences in wars in Chile and Peru. The narrative reflects on the decline of traditional island life and the challenges faced by the indigenous people as they navigate the pressures of modernity and foreign influences. Pâkia's anecdotes reveal the complexities of life in a rapidly changing world, highlighting themes of loss, disillusionment, and the clash between past and present. Through the old man’s reflections, the reader gains insight into the richness of his culture and the impact of historical events on his identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories Oceania -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25105 66106 66106