The Americans in the South Seas by Louis Becke
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"The Americans in the South Seas" by Louis Becke is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book explores the influence of American enterprise on the maritime development of Australia’s first colony, focusing specifically on the whaling and sealing industries in the South Pacific. Becke delves into the early interactions between American traders and the fledgling Australian settlement, highlighting the complexities and challenges of these cross-cultural encounters. In this
detailed examination, Becke recounts how American ships played a crucial role in providing essential supplies to the starving colony of New South Wales and contributed significantly to the growth of the whaling industry. The narrative illustrates a series of incidents involving American and British whalers, detailing both cooperation and conflict as they vied for resources in the South Seas. The book also provides insights into the American approach to whaling, contrasting it with British practices, while chronicling the social and economic implications of this maritime rivalry. Overall, the book paints a vivid picture of the historical dynamics that shaped early Australian colonization through the lens of American involvement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Becke, Louis, 1855-1913 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Americans in the South Seas 1901 |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 45.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Essays |
| Subject | Americans -- South Pacific Ocean -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 24995 |
| Release Date | Apr 5, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 9, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 385 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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