The Colonial Mortuary Bard; "'Reo," The Fisherman; and The Black Bream Of Australia

Louis Becke, whose full name is George Lewis Becke, was an Australian writer born on June 18, 1855, in Port Macquarie. He is known for his captivating stories of the South Pacific, which often reflect his own seafaring adventures and encounters. Becke spent much of his early life as a trader in the Pacific Islands, and these experiences provided rich material for his literary career. He began writ...