Foster's Letter of Marque: A Tale of Old Sydney by Louis Becke

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Author Becke, Louis, 1855-1913
Title Foster's Letter of Marque: A Tale of Old Sydney
1901
Note Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "Foster's Letter of Marque: A Tale of Old Sydney" by Louis Becke is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set in the early 1800s, the story unfolds in Sydney, Australia, against the backdrop of a burgeoning penal settlement. The book explores themes of love, rivalry, and maritime adventure, centering around the tumultuous relationship between Captain Charles Foster and Dorothy Scarsbrook amidst the complex dynamics of colonial life and war. The narrative follows Captain Foster, a whaling ship captain, as he becomes infatuated with Dorothy, the daughter of a high-ranking official. Despite a promising relationship, complications arise with the arrival of Portveldt, a wealthy Dutchman and Foster's rival for Dorothy's affections. After a dramatic confrontation between Foster and Portveldt during a whaling voyage, where Foster triumphs over the Dutch privateer, he returns to Sydney victorious. The climax sees Foster not only fighting for his honor but also for the love of Dorothy, culminating in a resolution that intertwines romance with themes of bravery and duty. The story ultimately highlights the transformative power of love and ambition in the context of early Australian society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Sea stories
Subject Courtship -- Fiction
Subject Oceania -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 25058
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 24, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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