Edward Barry, South Sea Pearler (1900)

Edward Barry, South Sea Pearler is a novel that was written by Louis Becke and first published in 1900. The story takes place in the South Pacific and follows the life of Edward Barry, a young man who works as a pearl diver. The book is divided into three parts, each of which tells a different part of Edward's story.In the first part of the book, Edward is introduced as a young man who has just arrived in the South Pacific to work as a pearl diver. He quickly learns the dangers of his new profession and the harsh realities of life in the region. He also meets a young woman named Tiva, who becomes his love interest.The second part of the book takes place several years later and finds Edward as a successful pearl trader. He has made a fortune and is living a comfortable life, but he is still haunted by the memories of his past and the people he has lost. He also finds himself caught up in a dangerous game of politics and power as different factions compete for control of the pearl industry.In the final part of the book, Edward's past catches up with him as he is forced to confront his demons and make some difficult choices. He must decide whether to stay in the South Pacific or return to his homeland, and he must also choose between his love for Tiva and his duty to his family.Overall, Edward Barry, South Sea Pearler is a gripping tale of adventure, love, and loss set against the backdrop of the South Pacific. It offers a vivid portrayal of life in the region during the late 19th century and explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the pursuit of wealth and power.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.