02020cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000290011324500410014226400510018330000470023433600260028133700260030733800360033350000310036950800260040052011200042653400450154665300230159170000320161485600430164699900170168940705UtSlPG20260610133930.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aBecke, Louis,d1855-191310aTom Wallis: A Tale of the South Seas 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-09-07  aProduced by Al Haines  a"Tom Wallis: A Tale of the South Seas" by Louis Becke is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a young boy named Tom Wallis, who lives in a quaint seaport town in Australia with his father and elder brother, Jack. The narrative promises adventure, focusing on Tom's experiences and aspirations, set against the vivid backdrop of the South Seas.  The opening of the book introduces us to the Wallis family home and the coastal setting, establishing the adventurous spirits of Tom and Jack. As their father contemplates a past that has seen both loss and hope, Tom dreams of exploration and adventure at sea. Soon, Tom's desire for adventure leads him to the discovery of a shipwrecked boat, prompting a daring rescue mission that sets the stage for the unfolding tale of bravery, personal growth, and the bond of family among the dangers of the South Seas. The initial chapters establish a tone of nostalgia, excitement, and impending adventure that invites readers into Tom's world and his quest for a life of exploration and significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aOceania -- Fiction1 aSpeed, Lancelot,d1860-193140uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40705  c81544d81544