John Frewen, South Sea Whaler

Louis Becke, born George Lewis Becke in 1855, was an Australian writer famed for weaving tales of adventure and the exotic allure of the Pacific Islands into the tapestry of Western literature. Becke's roaming spirit found solace at sea, and by the age of fourteen, he embarked upon a seafaring life that deeply informed his literary creations. His experiences among the myriad islands and vibrant cu...