Tom Gerrard by Louis Becke (1904)

Name: Tom Gerrard
Author: Louis Becke

Tom Gerrard is a novel by Louis Becke, first published in 1895. It tells the story of a young man from the South Pacific islands who is sent to England to be educated. Tom is a bright and ambitious young man, and he quickly adapts to the new culture and customs of England. He makes friends and excels in his studies, but he is also haunted by the memories of his home and the people he left behind. As he grows older, Tom is forced to confront the realities of life in England, and he must decide whether to stay in England or return to his home. The novel follows Tom's journey as he struggles to find his place in the world.

By Louis Becke · First published 1904 · Genre: Adventure Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance · 32 chapters · 60,584 words

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To "ALREMA" I DEDICATE THIS STORY OF HER FATHER'S NATIVE LAND Caen, France. 1904.

"Hallo! young lady, what on earth are you doing here?" and Gerrard bent down over his horse's shoulder, and looked inquiringly into the face of a small and exceedingly ill-clad girl of about ten years of age.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Louis Becke
Date: 1904 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Sea Adventure
Length: 60,584 words
Structure: 32 chapters, 2,151 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Adventure Fiction — The book follows the story of Tom Gerrard, a young man who embarks on a journey of exploration and adventure in the South Pacific.
Historical Fiction — The book is set in the late 19th century and follows the story of Tom Gerrard, a young man who embarks on a journey of exploration and adventure in the South Pacific.
Romance — The book follows the story of Tom Gerrard, a young man who embarks on a journey of exploration and adventure in the South Pacific, and his romantic relationships with the women he meets along the way.
Sea Adventure — The book follows the story of Tom Gerrard, a young man who embarks on a journey of exploration and adventure in the South Pacific, and his experiences at sea.