The River Of Dreams by Louis Becke
The River of Dreams is a novel by Louis Becke, first published in 1895. It tells the story of a young man, John, who is sent to the South Seas by his father to make his fortune. He soon finds himself in the middle of a dangerous adventure, as he is caught up in a struggle between two rival island tribes. Along the way, he meets a beautiful native girl, and falls in love with her. He also discovers a hidden river, which is said to be the source of all dreams. As he embarks on a journey to find the river, he must face many dangers and obstacles, and ultimately make a difficult decision about his future. The novel is a thrilling adventure story, full of romance and danger, and is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats.
By Louis Becke · First published 1901 · Genre: Adventure Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction · 3 chapters · 5,746 words
First lines
There is a river I know which begins its life in a dark, sunless canyon high up amid the thick forest-clad spurs of the range which traverses the island from east to west. Here, lying deep and silent, is a pool, almost encompassed by huge boulders of smooth, black rock, piled confusedly together, yet preserving a certain continuity of outline where their bases touch the water's edge. Standing far up on the mountainside you can, from one certain spot alone, discern it two hundred feet below, and a thick mass of tangled vine and creepers stretching across its western side, through which the water flows on its journey to the sea.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Louis Becke
- Date: 1901 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction, Fantasy
- Length: 5,746 words
- Structure: 3 chapters, 176 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure Fiction — The book follows the protagonist's journey down a river, encountering various obstacles and adventures along the way.
- Romance — The protagonist's journey is driven by his search for love, and the book contains several romantic elements.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in a specific time period and contains elements of historical accuracy.
- Fantasy — The book contains elements of the supernatural, such as dream sequences and visions.
Tags
adventure · exploration · dreams · nature · island · ocean · survival · friendship · mystery · culture · journey · discovery
Contents
- Chapter 1
- Chapter 2
- Chapter 3