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| Author | Becke, Louis, 1855-1913 |
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| Title |
The Brothers-In-Law: A Tale of the Equatorial Islands; and The Brass Gun of the Buccaneers
1901 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "The Brothers-In-Law: A Tale of the Equatorial Islands; and The Brass Gun of the Buccaneers" by Louis Becke is a collection of narrative stories written during the early 20th century. This book comprises two distinct tales set in the South Pacific, focusing on themes of conflict, morality, and survival within the challenging environments of the equatorial islands. The stories depict interactions between European traders and the native populations, exploring the cultural clashes and personal vendettas that arise in such settings. In the first story, "The Brothers-In-Law," tensions escalate between two traders, Karta and Simi, both married to sisters. Their relationship deteriorates due to jealousy and abuse, leading to a violent confrontation where Karta's cruelty brings about his demise at the hands of Simi during a battle. The narrative captures the struggle for power, honor, and survival amid the complexities of life on the island, ultimately culminating in a fight that cements Simi's bravery and the resilience of the community. The second tale, "The Brass Gun of the Buccaneers," follows trader Challoner as he contends with the notorious beachcomber Larmer, whose brutal actions force Challoner into a fight for justice after Larmer murders his wife. The story concludes with a symbolic act of justice as Challoner avenges his wife's death using the very brass gun that had become central to their conflict. Together, these tales portray a vivid and gripping exploration of human nature against the backdrop of the Pacific Islands. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Oceania -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 25056 |
| Release Date | Apr 12, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 70 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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