Tom Gerrard (Esprios Classics) - Becke, Louis
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George Lewis Becke (or Louis Becke; 18 June 1855 - 18 February 1913) was an Australian Pacific trader, short story writer and novelist. In January 1892 Becke returned to Sydney and persuaded by Ernest Favenc and J. F. Archibald began to contribute stories to The Bulletin, the first of which was 'Tis in the Blood appearing in the edition of 6 May 1893. A collection of these stories, By Reef and Palm, was published in England in 1894; His Native Wife, a novelette, was published in Australia in 1895; followed by a further collection of stories, The Ebbing of the Tide, which was published in 1896.

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George Lewis Becke (or Louis Becke; 18 June 1855 - 18 February 1913) was an Australian Pacific trader, short story writer and novelist. In January 1892 Becke returned to Sydney and persuaded by Ernest Favenc and J. F. Archibald began to contribute stories to The Bulletin, the first of which was 'Tis in the Blood appearing in the edition of 6 May 1893. A collection of these stories, By Reef and Palm, was published in England in 1894; His Native Wife, a novelette, was published in Australia in 1895; followed by a further collection of stories, The Ebbing of the Tide, which was published in 1896.
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George Lewis Becke, better known as Louis Becke, was a prolific writer of the 19th and early 20th centuries, known for his tales of the South Seas. Born on June 18, 1855, in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia, Becke drew inspiration from his adventurous life at sea and his time in the Pacific Islands. His body of work often presented a rugged and romantic view of life in the Pacific and provided insights into colonialism and the cultural interactions between Westerners and Islanders. Becke's reputation as an author was established with the publication of his book 'Pacific Tales' in 1897. His literary style frequently combined elements of adventure and romance, infused with a touch of realism and a deep understanding of the ocean and its cultures. 'Tom Gerrard' is one of his notable works, exemplifying his narrative skill and affinity for South Sea storytelling. Becke's contributions to literature and his vivid depiction of Pacific life have ensured his place in the canon of Australian literature, particularly in the genre of colonial and maritime writing. Louis Becke passed away on February 18, 1913, but his literary legacy continues to be celebrated by those who enjoy tales of adventure and the high seas.