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100 1 _aBecke, Louis,
_d1855-1913
245 1 0 _aBy Rock and Pool on an Austral Shore, and Other Stories
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-07-01
505 0 _aBy rock and pool -- Solepa -- The fisher folk of Nukufetau -- Mrs. MacLaggan's Billy -- An island memory -- A hundred fathoms deep -- On a tidal river -- Denison gets another ship -- Jack Shark's pilot -- The "palu" of the equatorial Pacific -- The wily " goanner" -- The tanifa of Samoa -- On board The Tucopia -- The man in the buffalo hide -- A cruise in the South Seas: hints to intending travellers.
508 _aProduced by David McLachlan and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"By Rock and Pool on an Austral Shore" by Louis Becke is a collection of stories written during the late 19th century that draws its inspiration from the life and landscape of the South Pacific islands. The narratives often explore themes of adventure, survival, and the local culture, showcasing the experiences of sailors, traders, and the indigenous communities of the region. The first story introduces readers to a quaint Australian coastal town and its ruggedly brave seafaring inhabitants, highlighting their daily lives intertwined with the unpredictable ocean and the haunting past of colonial Australia. The opening portion of the book sets a vivid scene along the Australian shoreline, illustrating the beauty and danger of the coast as it details the environment, including the flowing currents, the varied wildlife, and the historical context of the region's convict past. As five sailors emerge from their homes to check for intruding ships, the narrative presents an intimate portrayal of their camaraderie and rugged lifestyles steeped in natural elements. The passage reflects on recollections of the past while simultaneously establishing an appreciation for the present, especially through the lens of youthful adventures exploring rock pools and the ocean's bounty, painting a rich tapestry of life shaped by the land and sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aManners and customs -- Fiction
653 _aOceania -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12798
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