Beatrice Grimshaw

Broschiertes Buch

Guinea Gold

Beschreibung

Guinea Gold is a novel written by Beatrice Grimshaw. The story is set in Papua New Guinea and follows the life of a young woman named Joan who travels to the country to work as a nurse. During her time there, she meets and falls in love with a plantation owner named Dick. However, their relationship is complicated by the arrival of a mysterious man named Angus, who claims to be Dick's brother. As Joan tries to unravel the truth about Angus and his intentions, she becomes embroiled in a dangerous adventure that takes her deep into the heart of the jungle. Along the way, she encounters a host of colorful characters, including native tribespeople, pearl divers, and gold prospectors. The novel is a thrilling tale of love, adventure, and intrigue set against the backdrop of one of the world's most exotic and mysterious places.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

Beatrice Ethel Grimshaw (3 February 1870 - 30 June 1953) was an Irish writer and traveler, best known for her adventurous novels and travel writings. Born in Dunmurry, County Antrim, Ireland, to Nicholas William Grimshaw of Belfast and his wife, Grimshaw grew up in a well-to-do family, which inspired her interest in exploring distant lands. In 1903, she began working as a travel journalist for The Daily Graphic and The Times, where her articles about exotic locales gained widespread attention. Grimshaw's literary career began with her first novel, Broken Away (1897), a feminist work aligned with the ideals of the 'New Woman' movement. She went on to publish several more novels, including Vaiti of the Islands (1907), which became one of her most popular works. The novel tells the story of Vaiti, a strong-willed young woman navigating her ambitions and cultural conflict in the South Pacific. Grimshaw's books, often set in far-off places, explored themes of adventure, personal resilience, and the clash of cultures. Her works enjoyed broad success in Australia, the United States, and England, cementing her place as a prominent figure in early 20th-century literature.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 344
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juni 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 559g
• ISBN-13: 9781432681296
• ISBN-10: 143268129X
• Artikelnr.: 22972891