02497cam a22003253u 4500 39616 UtSlPG 20260610133916.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902 In the Hands of the Malays, and Other Stories Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-05-04 In the hands of the Malays -- On the track -- A frontier girl. Produced by David Clarke, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "In the Hands of the Malays, and Other Stories" by G. A. Henty is a collection of adventurous tales written in the late 19th century. The stories often navigate themes of bravery, survival, and encounters with diverse cultures, prominently featuring characters who face perilous situations. One of the main narratives focuses on a Dutch merchant cook with a troubled past, leading to encounters filled with intrigue and danger amid the backdrop of 17th-century colonial exploits. The opening of "In the Hands of the Malays" sets the stage for a dramatic tale that unfolds on a rocky island off Sumatra in 1669. The story introduces a character who appears to be of mixed heritage, observing a departing Dutch vessel with intense hatred. As tension mounts, the narrative reveals a conflict aboard the ship, culminating in the violent confrontation between the cook and the mate. What follows is a series of consequential events, including the cook's marooning after killing the mate and the ensuing witch hunt as the ship’s crew grapples with the implications of his actions. This gripping introduction hints at themes of vengeance, survival, and moral complexity, promising an engaging adventure for readers intrigued by historical fiction and early maritime exploits. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction Adventure stories https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39616 80455 80455