Project Gutenberg 2008-04-12 Public domain in the USA. 235 Becke, Louis 1855 1913 Becke, George Louis Officer and Man 1901 Produced by David Widger "Officer and Man" by Louis Becke is a novel written in the early 20th century, specifically around the turn of the century. The story is set in the South Seas, primarily on the islands of Fiji, and revolves around themes of duty, loyalty, and the complexities of relationships amidst the backdrop of colonial influence and military service. The narrative intricately explores the lives of characters caught in the moral quandaries posed by their societal roles and personal relationships. The plot follows Lieutenant Carteret of H.M.S. Spitfire, who is dispatched to capture a deserter named George Barcom, whose true identity is later revealed to be Charles Parker, a former sergeant of marines. The narrative unfolds through the interactions between Carteret, Barcom, and Tui, Barcom’s native wife, highlighting the tension between duty and personal loyalty. As Carteret grapples with the implications of arresting a man who saved his life, the story delves into the themes of love and sacrifice, ultimately leading to a dramatic confrontation that has lasting repercussions for all involved. The narrative culminates in Tui's desperate acts to reclaim her husband and defend their love against the backdrop of colonial perceptions and conflicts. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Short stories Oceania -- Fiction PR Text Category: Adventure Category: Novels 66134 2025-10-10T10:12:21.760256 text/html 64347 2021-01-26T02:32:10 text/html 91117 2025-10-10T10:12:25.615287 application/epub+zip 89873 2025-10-10T10:12:23.400220 application/epub+zip 89873 2025-10-10T10:12:22.375246 application/epub+zip 176998 2025-10-10T10:12:27.237204 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 170003 2025-10-10T10:12:25.003239 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 149918 2022-09-11T13:22:13.797600 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 54475 2025-10-10T10:12:21.381233 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 54426 2018-03-08T14:43:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 53708 2008-04-12T12:36:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20210 2025-10-10T10:12:27.373215 application/rdf+xml 12144 2025-10-10T10:12:22.863231 image/jpeg 3246 2025-10-10T10:12:22.621304 image/jpeg 20953 2018-03-18T13:02:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 22325 2021-01-26T02:32:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 20845 2008-04-12T12:36:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 90780 2025-10-10T10:12:21.768249 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