A Memory of the Southern Seas

Name: A Memory of the Southern Seas
Author: Louis Becke

The novel is a romance set in the South Pacific during the late 19th century. It revolves around the life of a young sailor who becomes embroiled in a complex web of relationships and adventures on various islands. The story explores themes of love, loyalty, and identity as the protagonist navigates his experiences with different cultures and societies. Along the way, he encounters a range of characters, including islanders, sailors, and traders, each with their own motivations and agendas. Throughout the novel, the author delves into the complexities of colonialism and the impact it has on indigenous populations. The narrative also touches on issues of morality, justice, and the human condition. Ultimately, the story is a sweeping tale of love, loss, and redemption set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world.

By Louis Becke · First published 1887 · Genre: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction · 10 chapters · 37,063 words

First lines

In other works by the present writer frequent allusion has been made, either by the author or by other persons, to Captain Hayes. Perhaps the continuous appearance of his name may have been irritating to many of my readers; if so I can only plead that it is almost impossible when writing of wild life in the Southern Seas to avoid mentioning him. Every one who sailed the Austral seas between the "fifties" and "seventies," and thousands who had not, knew of him and had heard tales of him. In some eases these tales were to his credit; mostly they were not. However, the writer makes no further apology for reproducing the following sketch of the great "Bully" which he contributed to the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and which, by the courtesy of the editor of that journal, he is able to include in this volume.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Louis Becke
Date: 1887 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Travel Literature, Romance
Length: 37,063 words
Structure: 10 chapters, 470 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)

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Adventure — The narrative features exploration and the challenges faced in unfamiliar territories.
Historical Fiction — The story is set against a backdrop of historical events and cultural contexts of the Southern Seas.
Literary Fiction — The writing style emphasizes character development and thematic depth.
Travel Literature — The work reflects on the experiences and observations of travel in the Southern Seas.