Project Gutenberg 2008-01-28 Public domain in the USA. 135 Becke, Louis 1855 1913 Becke, George Louis John Corwell, Sailor and Miner; and, Poisonous Fish 1901 Produced by David Widger "John Corwell, Sailor and Miner; and, Poisonous Fish" by Louis Becke is a narrative work that combines elements of adventure and observation, likely composed in the early 20th century. The book follows the exploits of John Corwell, a sailor turned miner, who embarks on a journey to discover fertile lands and resources in the South Seas while also delving into the perils of local flora and fauna, particularly the poisonous fish of the Pacific Islands. The first part of the book chronicles John Corwell's ventures as he reports his findings to the Governor of New South Wales, including the discovery of a rich harbor and gold deposits on an island. With the support of the Governor, who promises assistance despite the limitations of the fledgling colony, Corwell sets out to reinforce his ship, the "Ceres", and gather a trustworthy crew to return to the island. As they extract gold and navigate the challenges of trust and betrayal, the narrative takes a darker turn with the introduction of treachery among the crew, leading to tragic consequences for Corwell and his wife, Mary. The latter part of the book then shifts to an account of the dangerous and often deadly nature of certain fish in the Pacific, underscoring the complexities of life in remote islands and the local knowledge necessary to survive. Overall, the book presents a rich tapestry of adventure, human struggle, and the intricacies of nature in the Pacific realm. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 73.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Short stories Sea stories Adventure stories, Australian Pacific Area -- Social life and customs -- Fiction PR Text Category: Adventure Category: Novels 87833 2025-07-10T07:23:43.863587 text/html 85827 2021-02-24T22:38:59 text/html 117260 2025-07-10T07:23:49.359577 application/epub+zip 117092 2025-07-10T07:23:46.975595 application/epub+zip 99973 2025-07-10T07:23:45.837581 application/epub+zip 265100 2025-07-10T07:23:51.075565 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 254444 2025-07-10T07:23:48.644598 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 220804 2022-09-11T10:04:10.876235 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 72896 2025-07-10T07:23:43.576601 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 72830 2018-03-08T14:27:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 72320 2008-01-28T09:07:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 72311 2008-01-28T09:07:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 24088 2025-07-10T07:23:51.198557 application/rdf+xml 16858 2025-07-10T07:23:46.323585 image/jpeg 3718 2025-07-10T07:23:46.080570 image/jpeg 29016 2018-03-18T13:25:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 28917 2008-01-28T09:07:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 30889 2021-02-24T22:39:01 application/octet-stream application/zip 28899 2008-01-28T09:07:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 114900 2025-07-10T07:23:43.870599 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