Edward Barry, South Sea Pearler (1900)

Edward Barry, South Sea Pearler is a novel written by Louis Becke, first published in 1900. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of Edward Barry, a young man who leaves his home in Australia to become a pearl diver in the South Pacific.Barry is a skilled and daring diver who quickly becomes successful in his trade. He is also a bit of a rogue, with a love for adventure and a tendency to get into trouble. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful half-Polynesian woman named Tiva, who becomes his partner in both business and love.As they navigate the treacherous waters of the South Pacific, Barry and Tiva must face numerous challenges, including rival pearl divers, dangerous sea creatures, and the harsh realities of life on the open sea. They also encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a German trader, a French adventurer, and a group of cannibals.Throughout the novel, Becke vividly portrays the beauty and danger of the South Pacific, as well as the complex relationships between the various cultures and peoples who inhabit the islands. At its core, Edward Barry, South Sea Pearler is a thrilling adventure story that captures the spirit of the age of exploration and discovery.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.