| Author |
Becke, Louis, 1855-1913 |
| Title |
Rodman the Boatsteerer, and Other Stories
1898
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Rodman the boatsteerer -- A point of theology on Maduro -- A man of impulse -- The trader -- Mrs. Clinton -- The cutting off of the "Queen Charlotte" -- The Peruvian slavers -- A question of precedence -- A touch of the tar-brush -- The trader's wife -- Nina -- The East Indian cousin -- Proctor the drunkard -- A Ponapean convenance -- In the king's service -- Oxley, the privateersman -- The escapee -- Ema, the half-blood -- Leassé -- The trouble with Jinaban.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"Rodman the Boatsteerer and Other Stories" by Louis Becke is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The stories are set in the Pacific Islands and primarily follow the life of Gerald Rodman, a boatsteerer on a whaling ship, as well as various other characters associated with the South Sea trading environment. The narratives delve into themes of adventure, conflict, and human emotions against the backdrop of maritime life. The opening of "Rodman the Boatsteerer" introduces readers to the whaling ship "Shawnee", captained by the volatile Captain Lucy. Amid the tension onboard, Gerald Rodman becomes embroiled in conflict with the ship's cooper, leading to a violent altercation that results in Rodman and several crew members being placed in irons. The scene is set for impending struggles, highlighting the harsh conditions of the whaling trade as well as the brewing discontent among the crew. This exposition establishes a riveting atmosphere filled with passion, camaraderie, and the harsh realities of life at sea, suggesting that readers can expect a deep exploration of both personal and collective challenges within the stories that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Subject |
Pacific Area -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Oceania -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
24836 |
| Release Date |
Mar 15, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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