Tom Gerrard

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The book showcases the literary journey of George Lewis Becke, an Australian writer who began contributing to The Bulletin in 1892. His works reflect his experiences as a Pacific trader, with notable publications including the story collection "By Reef and Palm" in 1894 and the novelette "His Native Wife" in 1895. Becke's storytelling captures the essence of life in the Pacific, blending personal narrative with cultural insights, culminating in his 1896 collection "The Ebbing of the Tide."