The Beach of FalesáWhen a seaman settles on a Pacific island to trade luxury items for copra, he is nearly ruined by jealous, demonic fellow trader. |
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... South Sea Bubble . " As he speaks , the Kanakan crew is bringing loads of copra from Case's boat on to the deck of the ship . The Kanakas hurry to and fro with their burdens across the narrow deck each side of Case , but they in no way ...
... South Sea Bubble . " As he speaks , the Kanakan crew is bringing loads of copra from Case's boat on to the deck of the ship . The Kanakas hurry to and fro with their burdens across the narrow deck each side of Case , but they in no way ...
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... South Sea trading goods , there is only a meager show , and much of that stained , moldy , neglected : some tinned foods , bis- cuits , hard bread , cotton stuff . But there is an excellent display of firearms and liquor . Little Jack ...
... South Sea trading goods , there is only a meager show , and much of that stained , moldy , neglected : some tinned foods , bis- cuits , hard bread , cotton stuff . But there is an excellent display of firearms and liquor . Little Jack ...
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... , increase the population , achieve prosperity and ulcers , die respected in bed . . . " Missionary , softly : " I wonder where you will die — and instead , you're chief cook and bottle washer on a tiny South Sea island , trying to 88.
... , increase the population , achieve prosperity and ulcers , die respected in bed . . . " Missionary , softly : " I wonder where you will die — and instead , you're chief cook and bottle washer on a tiny South Sea island , trying to 88.
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