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Wednesday The Tenth

- A Tale Of The South Pacific (1890)

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Wednesday The Tenth: A Tale Of The South Pacific is a novel written by the British author Grant Allen and first published in 1890. The story is set in the South Pacific and follows the adventures of a young man named Guy Ainslie, who is shipwrecked on a remote island. He is rescued by a group of natives and soon finds himself caught up in a web of intrigue and danger.As he tries to navigate the complex relationships between the island's various factions, Ainslie becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow the island's ruler, a powerful and mysterious figure known only as ""the King."" Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful native woman named Rua, who becomes his ally in the struggle against the King.The novel is notable for its vivid descriptions of the South Pacific landscape and its portrayal of the native cultures of the region. It also deals with themes of imperialism, colonialism, and cultural clash, as Ainslie struggles to reconcile his own values and beliefs with those of the people he encounters on the island.Overall, Wednesday The Tenth is a thrilling adventure story that offers a fascinating glimpse into a world that was rapidly changing at the turn of the 20th century.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781164225867
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 138
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x11 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 376 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 17. december 2024
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Wednesday The Tenth: A Tale Of The South Pacific is a novel written by the British author Grant Allen and first published in 1890. The story is set in the South Pacific and follows the adventures of a young man named Guy Ainslie, who is shipwrecked on a remote island. He is rescued by a group of natives and soon finds himself caught up in a web of intrigue and danger.As he tries to navigate the complex relationships between the island's various factions, Ainslie becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow the island's ruler, a powerful and mysterious figure known only as ""the King."" Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful native woman named Rua, who becomes his ally in the struggle against the King.The novel is notable for its vivid descriptions of the South Pacific landscape and its portrayal of the native cultures of the region. It also deals with themes of imperialism, colonialism, and cultural clash, as Ainslie struggles to reconcile his own values and beliefs with those of the people he encounters on the island.Overall, Wednesday The Tenth is a thrilling adventure story that offers a fascinating glimpse into a world that was rapidly changing at the turn of the 20th century.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.

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