Project Gutenberg 2004-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 184 Becke, Louis 1855 1913 Becke, George Louis By Rock and Pool on an Austral Shore, and Other Stories By rock and pool -- Solepa -- The fisher folk of Nukufetau -- Mrs. MacLaggan's Billy -- An island memory -- A hundred fathoms deep -- On a tidal river -- Denison gets another ship -- Jack Shark's pilot -- The "palu" of the equatorial Pacific -- The wily " goanner" -- The tanifa of Samoa -- On board The Tucopia -- The man in the buffalo hide -- A cruise in the South Seas: hints to intending travellers. Produced by David McLachlan and PG Distributed Proofreaders "By Rock and Pool on an Austral Shore" by Louis Becke is a collection of stories written during the late 19th century that draws its inspiration from the life and landscape of the South Pacific islands. The narratives often explore themes of adventure, survival, and the local culture, showcasing the experiences of sailors, traders, and the indigenous communities of the region. The first story introduces readers to a quaint Australian coastal town and its ruggedly brave seafaring inhabitants, highlighting their daily lives intertwined with the unpredictable ocean and the haunting past of colonial Australia. The opening portion of the book sets a vivid scene along the Australian shoreline, illustrating the beauty and danger of the coast as it details the environment, including the flowing currents, the varied wildlife, and the historical context of the region's convict past. As five sailors emerge from their homes to check for intruding ships, the narrative presents an intimate portrayal of their camaraderie and rugged lifestyles steeped in natural elements. The passage reflects on recollections of the past while simultaneously establishing an appreciation for the present, especially through the lens of youthful adventures exploring rock pools and the ocean's bounty, painting a rich tapestry of life shaped by the land and sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Manners and customs -- Fiction Oceania -- Fiction PR Text Category: Short Stories Category: Adventure 449669 2025-08-05T16:56:09.331457 text/html 439596 2024-10-28T19:52:19 text/html 263781 2025-08-05T16:56:17.911392 application/epub+zip 266796 2025-08-05T16:56:12.851434 application/epub+zip 241869 2025-08-05T16:56:11.517434 application/epub+zip 503105 2025-08-05T16:56:21.695415 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 460021 2025-08-05T16:56:16.963417 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 408370 2022-09-06T22:33:14.656886 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 384266 2025-08-05T16:56:08.466425 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 364484 2024-10-28T19:52:19 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16932 2025-08-05T16:56:21.822365 application/rdf+xml 19169 2025-08-05T16:56:12.033412 image/jpeg 4231 2025-08-05T16:56:11.775421 image/jpeg 249349 2025-08-05T16:56:09.364453 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia