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Set against the backdrop of the South Pacific, this collection features short stories that blend adventure, romance, and cultural conflict, reflecting Basil Thomson's experiences as a colonial administrator. The narratives showcase a variety of vibrant characters, including traders and islanders, while delving into the complexities of European colonization and its impact on indigenous cultures. Thomson’s evocative descriptions illuminate a rapidly changing world, making this work a captivating exploration of the region’s history and its diverse inhabitants.
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South Sea Yarns (1894), Basil Thomson
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- South Sea Yarns (1894)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Basil Thomson
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 396
- ISBN13
- 9781437136012
- Category
- Historical prose
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the South Pacific, this collection features short stories that blend adventure, romance, and cultural conflict, reflecting Basil Thomson's experiences as a colonial administrator. The narratives showcase a variety of vibrant characters, including traders and islanders, while delving into the complexities of European colonization and its impact on indigenous cultures. Thomson’s evocative descriptions illuminate a rapidly changing world, making this work a captivating exploration of the region’s history and its diverse inhabitants.