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Now, it is nearer dawn, and the moon, still bright, lowering towards the glassy, quivering west em rim of the South Sea. To the east, the great sky about-to - dawn is cloudless. And out of dark ness, into dying moonlight, into rising dawn, the boat glides again.
A bird circles above it and wheels, crying sad and high, then flies away.
The boat is a fore-and - aft schooner, of about a hundred tons. Two dark figures stand on the little deck, looking out into the neither night nor morn ing. The tall, broad, bareheaded figure, Wiltshire, his hair tossed in the wind, stands still, upright, tense and quiet. The short figure, the Captain, at the wheel, raises an arm to point.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 0282575073
- ISBN 13 9780282575076
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages130
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Step into a world of tropical allure and cultural intrigue with this captivating tale set against the backdrop of the South Pacific. The author paints a vivid picture of a remote island paradise, where lush landscapes and vibrant traditions collide with the complexities of human nature. At the heart of the story lies Wiltshire, a man seeking solace and escape from a troubled past. Arriving on the island of FalesÃÂ , he encounters a cast of enigmatic characters, including rival traders, a mysterious native girl named Uma, and the remnants of a once-thriving colonial society. As Wiltshire navigates this unfamiliar territory, he grapples with themes of isolation, cultural dissonance, and the enduring power of tradition. Through Wiltshire's journey, the book delves into the intricacies of cross-cultural encounters, exploring the challenges and opportunities that arise when different worlds converge. The author's keen observations and evocative prose transport readers to a bygone era, where the clash between Western and Polynesian values raises profound questions about identity, belonging, and the search for meaning in an ever-changing world. This book offers a timeless reflection on the complexities of human connection and the enduring legacy of colonialism in the South Pacific, leaving readers with a deeper understanding of the intricate tapestry of cultures and the profound impact of individuals on the course of history. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282575076_0
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