Yorke The Adventurer by Louis Becke
Yorke The Adventurer is a novel by Louis Becke, first published in 1898. It tells the story of Yorke Norwood, a young Englishman who is determined to make his fortune in the South Seas. Yorke sets sail from England and travels to the South Pacific, where he meets a variety of characters, including a beautiful Polynesian princess, a mysterious Chinese trader, and a ruthless pirate. Along the way, Yorke experiences a series of adventures, including shipwrecks, battles, and a daring escape from a cannibal tribe. Throughout his journey, Yorke is driven by his ambition to make his fortune, but he also discovers a newfound appreciation for the beauty and culture of the South Pacific. In the end, Yorke finds success and happiness, but not in the way he expected. Yorke The Adventurer is an exciting and entertaining novel that captures the spirit of exploration and adventure in the South Pacific. It is a classic of South Seas literature and a must-read for anyone interested in the region.
By Louis Becke · First published 1901 · Genre: Adventure Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance · 6 chapters · 20,291 words
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In that delightful and exciting book, written by Captain Joshua Slocum, and entitled, "Sailing Alone Round the World," there is a part wherein the adventurous American seaman relates how he protected himself from night attacks by the savages by a simple, but efficient precaution. It was his custom, when he anchored for the night off the snow-clad and inhospitable shores of Tierra del Fuego, to profusely sprinkle his cutter's deck with sharp tacks, and then calmly turn in and sleep the sleep of the just; for even the horny soles of the Fuegian foot is susceptible to the business end of a tack; and, as I read Slocum's story, I smiled, and thought of dear old Yorke and the _Francesco_.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Louis Becke
- Date: 1901 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Mystery
- Length: 20,291 words
- Structure: 6 chapters, 607 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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- Adventure Fiction — The title of the book, 'Yorke The Adventurer', implies that the book is about an adventurous character, and the genre of Adventure Fiction is the most relevant genre to this title.
- Historical Fiction — Louis Becke was a writer of the late 19th century, and the book is likely to be set in a historical context, making Historical Fiction the second most relevant genre.
- Romance — Louis Becke was known for writing romantic stories, so Romance is likely to be a genre associated with this book.
- Mystery — Adventure stories often contain elements of mystery, so Mystery is likely to be a genre associated with this book.
Tags
adventure · exploration · ocean · island · survival · seafaring · treasure · friendship · conflict · courage · discovery · mystery