Fish Drugging in The Pacific
Louis Becke's book, Fish Drugging in the Pacific, is a collection of stories about the author's experiences as a trader and pearl-shell diver in the South Pacific. The stories are set in the late 19th century, and they tell of Becke's adventures in the islands of the South Pacific, including his encounters with the natives and their customs. The book begins with Becke's arrival in the South Pacific, and his introduction to the pearl-shell trade. He then goes on to describe his experiences in the various islands, including his encounters with the natives and their customs. He also tells of his adventures in the pearl-shell trade, and his attempts to make a living from it. The book also includes stories of Becke's attempts to use fish drugging to catch more fish. He describes the various methods he used, and the results he achieved. He also tells of his experiences with the natives, and their reactions to his attempts to use fish drugging. The book ends with Becke's return to Australia, and his reflections on his experiences in the South Pacific. He reflects on the changes he has seen in the islands, and the impact of the pearl-shell trade on the natives. He also reflects on the lessons he has learned from his experiences, and the importance of understanding the customs and beliefs of the natives.
By Louis Becke · First published 1901 · Genre: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Action/Thriller · 3,742 words
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In an American magazine of a few months ago mention was made of the "discovery" of a method of capturing fish by impregnating the waters of slowly running rivers or small lakes with a chemical which would produce stupefaction, and cause the fish to rise helpless to the surface. The American discoverer no doubt thought he really had "discovered, " though I am sure many thousands of people in the civilised world have heard of, and some few hundreds very often seen, fish captured in a somewhat similar manner, the which is, I believe, practised not only in India, Africa and South America, but in the islands of the North and South Pacific, and I have no doubt but that it was known thousands of years ago--perhaps even "when the world was young."
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Fish Drugging in The Pacific is listed on Textopian as a short story by Louis Becke, dated 1901 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Louis Becke
- Date: 1901 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Action/Thriller, Romance
- Length: 3,742 words
- Structure: 1 section, 34 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Adventure — The book follows the adventures of a group of men as they explore the Pacific Ocean and encounter various dangers and obstacles.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the late 19th century and is based on the real-life experiences of Louis Becke, making it a work of historical fiction.
- Action/Thriller — The book contains many thrilling and suspenseful moments as the characters face danger and attempt to survive in the wilds of the Pacific Ocean.
- Romance — The book contains a romantic subplot between two of the characters, adding a layer of emotion and drama to the story.
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fishing · Pacific · marine life · adventure · Louis Becke · drugging · ocean · exploration · nature · wildlife · island culture · environment