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Title:
The Tapu of Banderah
1901
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "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 revolves around the tensions between different cultures, primarily focusing on the interactions between European traders and the indigenous peoples of Melanesia. The tale delves into themes of betrayal, trust, and cultural conflict, centering on crucial moments of moral dilemma faced by various characters. In this gripping narrative, the arrival of the yacht "Starlight" on the island of Mayou triggers a series of events that reveal deep-seated animosities and treacheries among the white traders, as well as their deceitful dealings with the local natives. The chief, Banderah, seeks revenge on Captain Bilker, a former blackbirder who had previously wronged him. As conspiracies unfold, a deadly plot emerges to eliminate unscrupulous characters from both the white trading community and the natives. The desperate struggle for survival ultimately intertwines the fates of the white missionary Deighton, his wife, and Blount, a wary trader, against the backdrop of colonial greed and savage revenge. The tension escalates to a shocking climax, exposing the fragility of civilization in the face of raw human instinct and betrayal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Becke, Louis, 1855-1913
EBook No.: 24996
Published: Apr 5, 2008
Downloads: 136
Language: English
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Oceania -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Tapu of Banderah
1901
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "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 revolves around the tensions between different cultures, primarily focusing on the interactions between European traders and the indigenous peoples of Melanesia. The tale delves into themes of betrayal, trust, and cultural conflict, centering on crucial moments of moral dilemma faced by various characters. In this gripping narrative, the arrival of the yacht "Starlight" on the island of Mayou triggers a series of events that reveal deep-seated animosities and treacheries among the white traders, as well as their deceitful dealings with the local natives. The chief, Banderah, seeks revenge on Captain Bilker, a former blackbirder who had previously wronged him. As conspiracies unfold, a deadly plot emerges to eliminate unscrupulous characters from both the white trading community and the natives. The desperate struggle for survival ultimately intertwines the fates of the white missionary Deighton, his wife, and Blount, a wary trader, against the backdrop of colonial greed and savage revenge. The tension escalates to a shocking climax, exposing the fragility of civilization in the face of raw human instinct and betrayal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Becke, Louis, 1855-1913
EBook No.: 24996
Published: Apr 5, 2008
Downloads: 136
Language: English
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Oceania -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.