Project Gutenberg 2008-03-29 Public domain in the USA. 154 Becke, Louis 1855 1913 Becke, George Louis The Flemmings and "Flash Harry" of Savait From "The Strange Adventure of James Shervinton, and Other Stories" - 1902 Produced by David Widger "The Flemmings and 'Flash Harry' of Savait" by Louis Becke is a narrative that combines themes of adventure and cultural interaction within the historical context of the early 20th century. This book likely falls into the category of a collection of short stories, reflecting on life in the South Pacific, particularly focusing on the islands of Anaa and Savaii. The narrative captures the experiences of a white trader, Martin Flemming, and the cultural dynamics he navigates while attempting to thrive as a trader in Polynesian society. In the first part of the book, the story of Martin Flemming unfolds over several years, highlighting his struggles as a trader, the bond he forms with the Anaa people, and the tragic abduction of his friends, "Tommy Topsail-tie" and "Jack Waterwitch," which triggers a concerted effort by Flemming and the locals to rescue them from a slave ship. This part culminates in Flemming's exploration of loss and friendship, culminating in a desperate quest to reclaim his friends across the ocean. The second story, "Flash Harry," dives into the troubled life of a notorious beachcomber in Samoa, detailing the dangers and lawlessness of colonial life, showcasing tension between locals and foreign influences. Through vivid storytelling, Becke provides a rich depiction of the complexities of identity, loyalty, and survival in a culturally diverse environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Oceania -- Fiction PR Text Category: Short Stories Category: Adventure 88229 2025-07-10T09:38:42.529247 text/html 86467 2021-02-24T22:40:23 text/html 112999 2025-07-10T09:38:47.890225 application/epub+zip 112989 2025-07-10T09:38:45.530228 application/epub+zip 98548 2025-07-10T09:38:44.424236 application/epub+zip 278350 2025-07-10T09:38:49.626223 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 266715 2025-07-10T09:38:47.202196 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 102970 2022-09-11T12:52:24.298438 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 73367 2025-07-10T09:38:42.265220 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 73370 2018-03-08T14:01:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 72841 2008-03-29T15:44:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 72832 2008-03-29T15:44:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 23041 2025-07-10T09:38:49.765223 application/rdf+xml 18392 2025-07-10T09:38:44.908236 image/jpeg 4105 2025-07-10T09:38:44.666231 image/jpeg 28532 2018-03-18T13:34:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 28437 2008-03-29T15:44:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 30574 2021-02-24T22:40:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 28415 2008-03-29T15:44:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 111336 2025-07-10T09:38:42.537241 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