Louis Becke
George Lewis Becke was at the turn of the nineteenth century, the most prolific, significant, and internationally renowned Australian-born writer of the South Pacific region. Having lived and worked among Pacific Islands and Islanders as a trader, ship's supercargo, and villager for some two decades, learning languages and observing natural and cultural life, Becke was prompted by J F Archibald of The Bulletin to write down his experiences, eventually becoming a popular and respected author of short stories, novellas, novels, as well as historic and ethnographic works.
The Tapu of Banderah 1901
"The Tapu of Banderah" by Louis Becke is a novel that was written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of the South Seas, the story rev...
By Louis Becke
The Trader's Wife 1901
"The Trader's Wife" by Louis Becke is a novel written in the early 20th century, around the turn of the century, capturing the essence of life in the ...
By Louis Becke
Rodman the Boatsteerer, and Other Stories 1898
"Rodman the Boatsteerer and Other Stories" by Louis Becke is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The stories are set in th...
By Louis Becke
Pâkia 1901
"Pâkia" by Louis Becke is a fictional narrative written in the early 20th century. It is a short story included in the collection "The Tapu of Bandera...
By Louis Becke
A Memory of the Southern Seas 1904
From: Chinkie's Flat and Other Stories.
By Louis Becke
The Works of Louis Becke: A Linked Index to the Project Gutenberg Editions
"The Works of Louis Becke: A Linked Index to the Project Gutenberg Editions by Becke" is a collection of narrative works by Louis Becke, an author ren...
By Louis Becke
The Colonial Mortuary Bard; "'Reo," The Fisherman; and The Black Bream of Australia 1901
"The Colonial Mortuary Bard; 'Reo,' The Fisherman; and The Black Bream of Australia" by Louis Becke is a collection of narratives that blends humor, s...
By Louis Becke
Officer and Man 1901
"Officer and Man" by Louis Becke is a novel written in the early 20th century, specifically around the turn of the century. The story is set in the So...
By Louis Becke
John Frewen, South Sea Whaler 1904
From: Chinkie's Flat and Other Stories.
By Louis Becke
"Martin of Nitendi"; and The River of Dreams 1901
"MARTIN OF NITENDI"; and THE RIVER OF DREAMS by Louis Becke is a collection of linked tales published in the early 20th century, around the turn of th...
By Louis Becke
By Reef and Palm
"By Reef and Palm" by Louis Becke is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century, likely in the context of Becke's own experien...
By Louis Becke
Susâni 1901
"Susâni" by Louis Becke is a short story written in the early 20th century, specifically during the turn of the century. The narrative is deeply embed...
By Louis Becke
Foster's Letter of Marque: A Tale of Old Sydney 1901
"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 ...
By Louis Becke
The Beginning of the Sea Story of Australia 1901
"The Beginning of the Sea Story of Australia" by Louis Becke is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically in the early 1900...
By Louis Becke
Concerning "Bully" Hayes From "The Strange Adventure of James Shervinton, and Other Stories" - 1902
"Concerning 'Bully' Hayes" by Louis Becke is a historical account written in the early 20th century. It explores the life and exploits of Captain Will...
By Louis Becke
RĂdan the Devil, and Other Stories 1899
"RĂdan the Devil, and Other Stories" by Louis Becke is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The opening story introduces RĂ...
By Louis Becke
The Americans in the South Seas 1901
"The Americans in the South Seas" by Louis Becke is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book explores the influence of Americ...
By Louis Becke
The Flemmings and "Flash Harry" of Savait From "The Strange Adventure of James Shervinton, and Other Stories" - 1902
"The Flemmings and 'Flash Harry' of Savait" by Louis Becke is a narrative that combines themes of adventure and cultural interaction within the histor...
By Louis Becke
"Chinkie's Flat" 1904
From: Chinkie's Flat and Other Stories.
By Louis Becke
John Corwell, Sailor and Miner; and, Poisonous Fish 1901
"John Corwell, Sailor and Miner; and, Poisonous Fish" by Louis Becke is a narrative work that combines elements of adventure and observation, likely c...
By Louis Becke