Pâkia is a novel by Louis Becke, first published in 1895. It tells the story of a young man named Pâkia, who is born and raised on a small island in the South Pacific. He is a native of the island, but his father is a white trader from Australia. Pâkia is a bright and ambitious young man, and he dreams of one day leaving the island and making a life for himself in the wider world. He is determined to make something of himself, and he sets out to learn the ways of the white man. He eventually leaves the island and travels to Australia, where he finds work as a sailor. He quickly rises through the ranks and eventually becomes the captain of his own ship. He is successful and respected, but he never forgets his roots and his loyalty to his people. Pâkia is a story of ambition, loyalty, and the struggle to find one's place in the world. It is a classic tale of a man who is determined to make something of himself, no matter the odds.
By Louis Becke · First published 1901 · Genre: Adventure Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance