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_aBecke, Louis, _d1855-1913 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aYorke The Adventurer |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2008-01-28 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by David Widger | ||
| 520 | _a"Yorke the Adventurer" by Louis Becke is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Captain Yorke, a complex, self-reliant adventurer who encounters danger and intrigue while navigating the treacherous waters of the South Pacific. The narrative promises an exploration of adventure, survival, and human character against the backdrop of remote and often hostile environments. The opening of the tale introduces Yorke as he resides aboard the damaged cutter "Francesco", having survived the recent massacre of his crew by natives. The account begins with the narrator, Drake, recalling their chance meeting under dire circumstances. Yorke's tale unfolds, revealing his resilience, resourcefulness, and the dark fate of his crew when they attempted to engage with local islanders. As they set off for supplies and aid with another vessel, the tension is palpable, hinting at further adventures and potential dangers that may lie ahead as the two men navigate the unpredictable and perilous waters of the Pacific. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aSea stories | ||
| 653 | _aAdventure stories, Australian | ||
| 653 | _aPacific Area -- Social life and customs -- Fiction | ||
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23821 |
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