Flash Harry Of Savai by Louis Becke
The novel follows the adventures of Harry, a young Australian sailor, as he travels to the South Pacific island of Savai. Harry is a free-spirited, adventurous young man who is determined to make his fortune in the South Seas. He quickly finds himself embroiled in a series of adventures, including a battle with a giant octopus, a daring escape from a cannibal tribe, and a daring rescue of a beautiful princess. Along the way, Harry meets a variety of colorful characters, including a mysterious old man, a beautiful princess, and a dangerous pirate. The novel is set in the late 19th century, and is a classic example of the South Seas adventure genre. It is a thrilling and exciting story, full of action and suspense. It is also a story of courage and determination, as Harry faces danger and adversity in his quest for fortune and glory.
By Louis Becke · First published 1902 · Genre: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Romance · 2,357 words
First lines
Nearly thirty years ago, when the late King Malietoa of Samoa was quietly arming his own adherents and conciliating his rebel chiefs in order to combine against the persistent encroachments of the Germans, I was running a small trading cutter between Upolu and Savaii, the two principal islands of the group.
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Flash Harry Of Savai is listed on Textopian as a short story by Louis Becke, dated 1902 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Louis Becke
- Date: 1902 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Romance, Action/Thriller
- Length: 2,357 words
- Structure: 1 section, 71 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The book follows the titular character, Flash Harry, as he embarks on a thrilling adventure in the South Pacific.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the late 19th century and is based on the real-life experiences of Louis Becke.
- Romance — The book features a romantic subplot between Flash Harry and a local woman.
- Action/Thriller — The book is full of thrilling action sequences and suspenseful moments.
Tags
adventure · fiction · historical · South Pacific · exploration · island life · seafaring · cultural encounters · colonialism · narrative · travel · friendship