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100 1 _aMorrow, W. C.,
_d1854-1923
245 1 0 _aLentala of the South Seas: The Romantic Tale of a Lost Colony
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-05-01
508 _aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive
520 _a"Lentala of the South Seas: The Romantic Tale of a Lost Colony" by W. C. Morrow is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds around a group of shipwrecked colonists led by Captain Mason, who find themselves on a mysterious tropical island, where they encounter native tribes and the enigmatic Royalty. The narrative promises themes of survival, cultural collisions, and the burgeoning relationships between the colonists and the islanders, particularly focusing on characters like Mr. Tudor and the unique native girl, Lentala. At the start of the story, we meet the protagonist and his compatriot, Tudor, as they awaken on an unfamiliar beach, having abandoned their foundering ship, the "Hope". The opening reveals a mix of desperation and suspense, as they are confronted by a tribe of armed natives, led by a king who seems both powerful and potentially welcoming. Tudor observes the native customs with fascination and apprehension, especially regarding the striking presence of Lentala, the fan-bearer, who plays a mysterious role in the unfolding drama. The introduction sets the stage for a complex interplay of tension, alliances, and an exploration of identity as both parties navigate their treacherous situation amidst their cultural differences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aOceania -- Fiction
700 1 _aDixon, Maynard,
_d1875-1946
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51915
999 _c92749
_d92749