Excerpt from Lost in Samoa: A Tale of Adventure in the Navigator Islands
These vagrants of the South Sea are known in that section by the name Of Beach Combers; and enough has been told for the reader to understand the incidents that follow.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book plunges you into the thrilling world of the South Pacific in the 19th century. It follows a young man, Evan Spencer, who travels to Samoa to find a lost treasure buried near the shore. The author places his tale within the context of a historical moment when escaped convicts, or ââ Å"beach combers,ââ  were establishing their own communities among the indigenous peoples of the Pacific. Evan Spencer's quest for the treasure is complicated by the presence of these outlaws and the intriguing character of Gilbert Dorcer, an old beach comber who possesses the crucial map leading to the treasure. The story unfolds as Evan encounters danger, intrigue, and the moral complexities of life on the edge of civilization. The author explores themes of adventure, greed, and the clash of cultures, exposing the darker side of colonial expansion and the consequences of unchecked ambition in a world where the lure of riches can lead to unexpected alliances and ruthless betrayals. The book offers a glimpse into a bygone era and a captivating story of adventure, deception, and the pursuit of a lost fortune. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780282449322_0
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PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9780282449322
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PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9780282449322
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Zustand: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 294 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 28959218/1001
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