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Pearl fisheries -- Fiction Books
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Charles Nordhoff
The pearl lagoon
"The Pearl Lagoon" by Charles Nordhoff is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a young boy named Charlie and his adventurous uncle Harry, who introduces him to a life filled with pearl diving and South Sea adventures, particularly in the mysterious and dangerous setting of Iriatai Lagoon. The book explores themes of exploration, family ties, and the clash between civilization and the wild. The opening of the book sets the stage for Charlie's life in California, where he lives on a ranch with his family. Tensions arise as civilization encroaches upon their life, leading to the departure of his adventurous uncle Harry to the South Seas. The narrative captures the essence of nostalgia and longing for adventure as Charlie’s initial quiet life transforms upon the uncle’s arrival and the prospect of a journey to explore pearl-diving. The groundwork is laid for their ensuing adventures as they prepare to leave California in search of pearls, suggesting a journey that will encompass elements of danger and discovery.
Louis Becke
Edward Barry South Sea Pearler
"Edward Barry" by Louis Becke is a novel published in 1900. Penniless in Sydney, Edward Barry takes a position as Chief Mate aboard the brig Mahina, working his passage to Arrecifos Lagoon. But something is amiss on the ship, and Barry begins investigating the mysterious death of his predecessor. At the lagoon, he encounters the late mate's widow, who holds crucial information about her husband's fate. Set against romantic island scenery, this South Sea adventure combines stirring action with darker secrets.
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