The Trader's Wife

Louis Becke, born George Lewis Becke in 1855, was an Australian short-story writer and novelist whose works offered a vivid portrayal of the South Seas. Drawing from his adventurous life, Becke's narratives often embodied the heart and spirit of the Pacific islands and its diverse cultures. Becke ventured to the Pacific at the tender age of 18, weaving his firsthand experiences as a trader, seaman...