The Works of Louis Becke: A Linked Index to the Project Gutenberg Editions

"The Works of Louis Becke: A Linked Index to the Project Gutenberg Editions by Becke" is a collection of narrative works by Louis Becke, an author renowned for his stories centered around the South Seas and maritime adventures. Written in the late 19th to early 20th century, this compilation includes a variety of short stories and adventures that vividly portray life at sea, encounters with diverse cultures, and the intricate relationships within colonial societies. Becke's work typically explores themes of adventure, human resilience, and the mysteries of the Pacific Islands, making it a rich tapestry of colonial-era storytelling. The book serves as an index for various tales featuring sailors, traders, and inhabitants of the South Seas, such as "Yorke The Adventurer" and "John Corwell, Sailor." Each story enhances the reader's understanding of both the historical context of maritime life in the Pacific and the personal tales of Becke's characters. It encompasses a wide range of narratives from lively fishing expeditions to dramatic encounters with nature and local communities. Through the lens of his characters, Becke provides insights into the complexities of colonial existence and the adventure-filled, unpredictable nature of life at sea, rendered with a sense of nostalgia and respect for the cultures portrayed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

George Lewis Becke was at the turn of the nineteenth century, the most prolific, significant, and internationally renowned Australian-born writer of the South Pacific region. Having lived and worked among Pacific Islands and Islanders as a trader, ship's supercargo, and villager for some two decades, learning languages and observing natural and cultural life, Becke was prompted by J F Archibald of The Bulletin to write down his experiences, eventually becoming a popular and respected author of short stories, novellas, novels, as well as historic and ethnographic works.