George Lewis Becke, better known as Louis Becke, was a prolific writer and a major literary figure from the late 19th to early 20th century, who garnered acclaim for his vivid tales of the South Seas. Born on June 18, 1855, in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia, Becke drew from his own experiences at sea and in the Pacific Islands to infuse authenticity into his writing. Before commencing ...