The Shadows Of The Dead
The novel follows the story of two young men, Jack and Tom, who are sent to the South Pacific to work as traders. They soon find themselves in the middle of a conflict between two rival tribes, the Kanoa and the Kanoa-Kanoa. As they try to navigate the dangerous waters of tribal politics, they also discover a mysterious island, where they encounter a strange and powerful force that threatens to destroy them. The novel is set in the late 19th century, and is a classic adventure story, full of danger, mystery, and romance. It is a story of courage and friendship, and of the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity. It is also a story of the clash between two cultures, and of the consequences of colonialism.
By Louis Becke · First published 1913 · Genre: Adventure Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery · 2 chapters · 5,747 words
First lines
-"It is bad to speak of the ghosts of the dead when their shadows may be near," said Tulpé, the professed Christian, but pure, unsophisticated heathen at heart; "no one but a fool--or a careless white man such as thee, Tenisoni--would do that."
Denison laughed, but Kusis, the stalwart husband of black-browed Tulpé, looked at him with grave reproval, and said in English, as he struck his paddle into the water--
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The Shadows Of The Dead is listed on Textopian as a short story by Louis Becke, dated 1913 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Louis Becke
- Date: 1913 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Romance
- Length: 5,747 words
- Structure: 2 chapters, 158 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure Fiction — The book follows the adventures of a group of people in the South Pacific, and the plot is full of action and suspense.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the late 19th century and is based on the real-life experiences of Louis Becke.
- Mystery — The book follows the characters as they try to uncover the truth behind a mysterious death.
- Romance — The book features a romantic subplot between two of the main characters.
Tags
mystery · suspense · thriller · adventure · supernatural · ghosts · death · island · exploration · secrets · haunting · historical