Officer And Man by Louis Becke
The novel follows the story of a young Australian officer, Lieutenant John Maitland, who is sent to the South Pacific to take command of a small island. He is accompanied by a native man, Kanoa, who is his loyal companion and friend. The two men face many challenges as they try to establish a new life on the island. They must contend with hostile natives, dangerous animals, and the harsh environment. They also must learn to work together and trust each other in order to survive. Throughout the novel, Maitland and Kanoa develop a strong bond and friendship. They learn to respect each other and rely on each other for support. In the end, they are able to overcome their differences and work together to make the island a better place. Officer and Man is a classic adventure story that explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and courage. It is a timeless tale of two men who must learn to trust each other in order to survive.
By Louis Becke · First published 1901 · Genre: Adventure Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance · 6,160 words
First lines
The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the "leading" Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that "a person" from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see "his Excellency on private and important business."
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Louis Becke
- Date: 1901 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Sea Adventure
- Length: 6,160 words
- Structure: 1 section, 210 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure Fiction — The book follows the story of a young man who joins the navy and embarks on a journey of adventure and discovery.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the late 19th century and follows the story of a young man who joins the navy and embarks on a journey of adventure and discovery.
- Romance — The book follows the story of a young man who falls in love with a woman he meets during his travels.
- Sea Adventure — The book follows the story of a young man who joins the navy and embarks on a journey of adventure and discovery at sea.
Tags
naval · adventure · romance · military · historical · leadership · courage · conflict · identity · loyalty · friendship · exploration