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100 1 _aBecke, Louis,
_d1855-1913
245 1 0 _aRodman the Boatsteerer, and Other Stories :
_b1898
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-03-15
505 0 _aRodman the boatsteerer -- A point of theology on Maduro -- A man of impulse -- The trader -- Mrs. Clinton -- The cutting off of the "Queen Charlotte" -- The Peruvian slavers -- A question of precedence -- A touch of the tar-brush -- The trader's wife -- Nina -- The East Indian cousin -- Proctor the drunkard -- A Ponapean convenance -- In the king's service -- Oxley, the privateersman -- The escapee -- Ema, the half-blood -- Leassé -- The trouble with Jinaban.
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"Rodman the Boatsteerer and Other Stories" by Louis Becke is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The stories are set in the Pacific Islands and primarily follow the life of Gerald Rodman, a boatsteerer on a whaling ship, as well as various other characters associated with the South Sea trading environment. The narratives delve into themes of adventure, conflict, and human emotions against the backdrop of maritime life. The opening of "Rodman the Boatsteerer" introduces readers to the whaling ship "Shawnee", captained by the volatile Captain Lucy. Amid the tension onboard, Gerald Rodman becomes embroiled in conflict with the ship's cooper, leading to a violent altercation that results in Rodman and several crew members being placed in irons. The scene is set for impending struggles, highlighting the harsh conditions of the whaling trade as well as the brewing discontent among the crew. This exposition establishes a riveting atmosphere filled with passion, camaraderie, and the harsh realities of life at sea, suggesting that readers can expect a deep exploration of both personal and collective challenges within the stories that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories
653 _aPacific Area -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
653 _aOceania -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24836
999 _c65837
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