The South Seaman by Louis Becke
The South Seaman is a novel by Louis Becke, first published in 1899. It tells the story of a young man, Tom Mariner, who leaves his home in England to seek his fortune in the South Seas. He joins a trading schooner, the "Lively Lady", and embarks on a voyage of adventure and discovery. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a beautiful Polynesian girl, a mysterious old sailor, and a ruthless trader. He also encounters danger and excitement, as he and his crew battle storms, pirates, and cannibals. Through it all, Tom learns the value of friendship and loyalty, and discovers the true meaning of home.
By Louis Becke · First published 1901 · Genre: Adventure Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance · 4,220 words
First lines
The South Seaman: An Incident In The Sea Story Of Australia. 1901.
On the 22nd of July, 1828, the Sydney South Seaman, _Indefatigable_, eleven days out from the Port of Conception in Chili, was in lat 17? S. and about 127? E. long., six hundred miles distant from the nearest land--the then almost unknown Paumotu Group, which Cook had well named the Dangerous Archipelago.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Louis Becke
- Date: 1901 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Sea Adventure
- Length: 4,220 words
- Structure: 1 section, 136 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure Fiction — The South Seaman follows the adventures of a young sailor, Jack Gaffney, as he navigates the South Pacific in search of adventure and fortune.
- Historical Fiction — The South Seaman is set in the late 19th century and is based on the real-life experiences of author Louis Becke.
- Romance — The South Seaman features a romantic subplot between Jack Gaffney and a young woman he meets in the South Pacific.
- Sea Adventure — The South Seaman follows Jack Gaffney's adventures at sea, including his encounters with pirates and other seafaring characters.
Tags
adventure · seafaring · South Pacific · exploration · maritime · colonialism · island culture · narrative fiction · 19th century · travel · romance · survival