Short Stories

""Short Stories"" by Louis Becke is a collection of tales that explore the lives of people living in the Pacific Islands in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The stories are set against the backdrop of the colonial era, where European traders, missionaries, and explorers interacted with the native islanders, often leading to conflict and misunderstandings. The book features a diverse cast of characters, including sailors, beachcombers, plantation owners, and tribal chiefs, each with their own unique perspective on the world around them. Through these stories, Becke offers a glimpse into the cultural complexities and social dynamics of the Pacific Islands during this period, as well as the struggles and triumphs of the individuals who lived there. With vivid descriptions and colorful language, ""Short Stories"" is a captivating read that transports readers to a time and place that is both exotic and familiar.""'Welcome, O men of Leass�����, ' he said. 'See, my people have covered thy canoes with mats from the sun, for now that there is no hate between us, ye shall remain here at L������la with me for many days. And so that there shall be no more blood-letting between my people and thine, shall I give every young man among ye that is yet unmarried a wife from these people of mine. Come, now, and eat and drink.'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.