The Pearl Fishers (1915)

The Pearl Fishers is a novel written by Henry De Vere Stacpoole and published in 1915. It tells the story of two pearl divers, Tonio and Ysabel, who live on a small island in the South Pacific. The two are in love but their relationship is complicated by the arrival of a wealthy American, who seeks to buy the pearls they have been collecting. As the story unfolds, Tonio and Ysabel must navigate their feelings for each other, their duty to their families, and the lure of wealth and adventure. Along the way, they encounter danger in the form of sharks, storms, and other hazards of life at sea. The Pearl Fishers is a vivid portrayal of life in the South Pacific at the turn of the 20th century, and it offers a glimpse into the world of pearl diving and the people who made their living from it. It is a tale of love, adventure, and the struggle to find one's place in the world.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.