Project Gutenberg 2008-04-05 Public domain in the USA. 202 Becke, Louis 1855 1913 Becke, George Louis Concerning "Bully" Hayes From "The Strange Adventure of James Shervinton, and Other Stories" - 1902 Produced by David Widger "Concerning 'Bully' Hayes" by Louis Becke is a historical account written in the early 20th century. It explores the life and exploits of Captain William Henry Hayes, a notorious figure in the Pacific during the 1860s and 1870s, who was known for his controversial methods in trading and the recruitment of labor. The book provides a vivid portrayal of the colorful and often morally ambiguous world of the South Seas during this period, depicting Hayes's interactions with the local populations and other traders. The narrative delves into the multifaceted character of Bully Hayes, illustrating his charm, recklessness, and cunning as he navigates complex relationships with both traders and native communities. Through a series of engaging anecdotes and personal experiences, the author recounts Hayes's journeys across the Pacific, his dealings in the labor trade, particularly involving the capture and transportation of islanders, and his notorious reputation as a sort of pirate. The story paints a picture of a man both reviled and admired, showcasing the broader themes of colonialism and the exploitation that characterized many encounters during this era. The reader gains insight into the dynamics of power, culture, and survival in the tumultuous waters of the Pacific during Hayes's rough and adventurous lifetime. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Sea stories Adventure stories, Australian Pacific Area -- Social life and customs -- Fiction PR Text Category: Biographies Category: Adventure Category: History - Modern (1750+) 114435 2025-08-10T09:58:08.467488 text/html 109530 2013-01-09T16:18:14 text/html 174157 2025-08-10T09:58:13.550448 application/epub+zip 174567 2025-08-10T09:58:11.094449 application/epub+zip 105497 2025-08-10T09:58:10.032443 application/epub+zip 294088 2025-08-10T09:58:15.455440 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 283070 2025-08-10T09:58:12.911457 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 201858 2022-09-11T13:05:00.136410 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 98332 2025-08-10T09:58:08.193476 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 98317 2008-04-05T05:29:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 98308 2008-04-05T05:29:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20979 2025-08-10T09:58:15.577414 application/rdf+xml 14015 2025-08-10T09:58:10.516457 image/jpeg 3906 2025-08-10T09:58:10.272435 image/jpeg 38894 2008-04-05T05:49:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 93194 2013-01-09T16:19:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 38850 2008-04-05T05:49:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 168077 2025-08-10T09:58:08.480516 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