Project Gutenberg 2004-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 76 Parker, Gilbert 1862 1932 Parker, Horatio Gilbert Parker, Gilbert, Sir, bart. Cumner's Son and Other South Sea Folk — Volume 02 The high court of Budgery-Gar -- An epic in yellow -- Dibbs, R.N. -- A little masquerade -- Derelict -- Old roses -- My wife's lovers -- The stranger's hut. This eBook was produced by David Widger "Cumner's Son and Other South Sea Folk — Volume 02" by Gilbert Parker is a collection of short stories that reflects early 20th century literary themes. Written during the early 1900s, this volume presents tales that explore the lives and struggles of individuals in the South Seas, emphasizing human relationships and moral dilemmas against a vivid backdrop of Australian landscapes and cultures. The collection delves into topics such as love, honor, bravery, and the clash between civilization and wildness. In this compilation, Parker narrates various compelling stories featuring characters like Barlas, the Cadi, and others engaged in a tumultuous clash with the harsh realities of colonial life. Readers are introduced to themes of justice and revenge, as seen in "The High Court of Budgery-Gar," where characters grapple with law versus personal justice in their dealings with Indigenous Australians. Other narratives, such as "Dibbs, R.N.," bring forth commentary on ambition, societal roles, and the complexities of personal relationships amidst the backdrop of early colonial Australia. Overall, Parker's storytelling captures the spirit of the times and offers poignant reflections on human nature amid the beauty and brutality of the South Sea environments. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Oceania -- Fiction PS Text Category: Short Stories Category: British Literature 125552 2025-07-03T06:51:30.230389 text/html 125373 2025-01-09T22:13:21.579430 text/html 134890 2025-07-03T06:51:35.958331 application/epub+zip 135148 2025-07-03T06:51:33.315329 application/epub+zip 113474 2025-07-03T06:51:32.184346 application/epub+zip 280220 2025-07-03T06:51:37.788306 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 270523 2025-07-03T06:51:35.253335 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 236946 2022-09-03T10:49:16.865573 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 110746 2025-07-03T06:51:29.884349 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 105943 2020-12-29T11:44:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17756 2025-07-03T06:51:37.912301 application/rdf+xml 16595 2025-07-03T06:51:32.676333 image/jpeg 3780 2025-07-03T06:51:32.430327 image/jpeg 43390 2020-12-29T11:44:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 133804 2025-07-03T06:51:30.242337 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