Under Tropic Skies (1905)

By Louis Becke

Book Overview

Under Tropic Skies is a novel written by Louis Becke and published in 1905. The story is set in the South Pacific, where the protagonist, Jack Harriott, is a trader who sails from island to island in search of adventure and profit. Along the way, he encounters a diverse cast of characters, including sailors, natives, and fellow traders. He also falls in love with a beautiful island girl named Tita. However, their romance is threatened by the arrival of a rival trader who is determined to win Tita's heart. As Jack navigates the challenges of life in the tropics, he learns valuable lessons about love, loyalty, and the importance of following one's own path. The novel is praised for its vivid descriptions of the exotic locations and the colorful characters who inhabit them. It is a classic adventure story that captures the spirit of the South Pacific during the turn of the 20th century.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: 112076887X
• ISBN13: 9781120768872
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"