The Fate Of The Black Swan: A Tale Of New Guinea (1885)

By Frank Frankfort Moore

Book Overview

The Fate of the Black Swan: A Tale of New Guinea is a novel written by Frank Frankfort Moore in 1885. The story is set in the island of New Guinea, where a group of British explorers are on a mission to discover new territories and resources. The central character of the story is a young woman named Ruth, who is the daughter of one of the explorers.Ruth is a strong-willed and adventurous woman who is determined to explore the island and learn about its people and culture. She is particularly fascinated by the native tribes who inhabit the island, and she becomes friends with a young native boy named Moti. As Ruth and Moti spend more time together, they begin to develop a deep bond that transcends their cultural differences.However, their friendship is threatened when a group of ruthless traders arrive on the island, seeking to exploit the local resources and enslave the native population. Ruth and Moti must work together to protect their friends and loved ones from these invaders, and they soon find themselves embroiled in a dangerous and deadly conflict.The Fate of the Black Swan is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of cultural differences, friendship, and the struggle for survival in a hostile environment. It is a classic work of fiction that has endured for over a century, and it continues to captivate readers with its vivid descriptions of the natural beauty and cultural richness of New Guinea.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 112075917X
• ISBN13: 9781120759177
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"