02016cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000350011324500250014826400510017330000470022433600260027133700260029733800360032350000310035950800140039052011610040453400450156565300380161065300230164885600430167150663UtSlPG20260610134150.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aGrimshaw, Beatrice,d1871-195310aVaiti of the Islands 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2015-12-10  aAl Haines  a"Vaiti of the Islands" by Beatrice Grimshaw is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the South Pacific and follows the titular character, Vaiti, a determined and resourceful young woman of mixed heritage who finds herself navigating complex familial and societal dynamics. Central to the narrative are themes of adventure, identity, and the pursuit of wealth amidst the backdrop of tropical islands.  The opening of "Vaiti of the Islands" introduces readers to Vaiti as she grapples with her father Captain Saxon's alcoholism aboard their schooner, the "Sybil". Vaiti demonstrates considerable competence and intelligence, steering the ship and contemplating a pearl diving venture that could restore their fortunes. The beginning sets the stage for exploration, not only of the islands but also of Vaiti's ambitious character, as she interacts with her crew and takes the lead while dealing with challenges from her father's past and the dangerous waters ahead. The mood is a mix of tension and anticipation, with Vaiti poised to seize opportunities that could change her fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aIslands of the Pacific -- Fiction  aAustralian fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50663