Project Gutenberg 2003-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 174 Becke, Louis 1855 1913 Becke, George Louis By Reef and Palm Challis the doubter -- 'Tis in the blood -- The revenge of Macy O'Shea -- The rangers of the Tia Kau -- Pallou's Taloi -- A basket of bread-fruit -- Enderby's courtship -- Long Charley's good little wife -- The methodical Mr. Burr of Maduro -- A truly great man -- The doctor's wife -- The fate of the Alida -- The Chilean bluejacket -- Brantley Of Vahitahi. Produced by Col Choat. HTML version by Al Haines. "By Reef and Palm" by Louis Becke is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century, likely in the context of Becke's own experiences in the South Pacific islands. The stories explore themes of adventure, trade, and human relationships in the setting of Polynesia, often weaving the complexities and realities of island life with elements of romance and conflict. The opening of the book introduces readers to the author's background and experiences, highlighting his arrival in Samoa and detailing the vibrant and tumultuous atmosphere of the time. It offers glimpses into various characters, including traders, native islanders, and their intricate relationships, as well as the adventures that Becke encounters, suggesting a rich tapestry of narratives that reveal both the beauty and harshness of island life. The introduction sets the stage for the subsequent stories, encompassing various aspects of life in the Pacific, from love and betrayal to survival and culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Short stories Adventure stories, Australian Pacific Area -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Oceania -- Fiction PR Text Category: Short Stories Category: Adventure 251466 2025-08-02T09:13:14.217434 text/html 242359 2021-01-09T00:39:43 text/html 162105 2025-08-02T09:13:19.984391 application/epub+zip 164690 2025-08-02T09:13:16.046429 application/epub+zip 164690 2025-08-02T09:13:14.825433 application/epub+zip 287267 2025-08-02T09:13:22.969370 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 275704 2025-08-02T09:13:19.329382 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 251419 2022-09-02T11:58:19.625405 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 226994 2025-08-02T09:13:13.511399 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 226925 2021-01-09T00:39:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19103 2025-08-02T09:13:23.122353 application/rdf+xml 11585 2025-08-02T09:13:15.423424 image/jpeg 3167 2025-08-02T09:13:15.143385 image/jpeg 92778 2021-01-09T00:39:43 application/octet-stream application/zip 90521 2021-01-09T00:39:43 application/octet-stream application/zip 157606 2025-08-02T09:13:14.240392 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