In the Hands of the Malays, and Other Stories by G. A. Henty
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"In the Hands of the Malays, and Other Stories" by G. A. Henty is a collection of adventurous tales written in the late 19th century. The stories often navigate themes of bravery, survival, and encounters with diverse cultures, prominently featuring characters who face perilous situations. One of the main narratives focuses on a Dutch merchant cook with a troubled past, leading to encounters filled with intrigue and danger amid the backdrop of
17th-century colonial exploits. The opening of "In the Hands of the Malays" sets the stage for a dramatic tale that unfolds on a rocky island off Sumatra in 1669. The story introduces a character who appears to be of mixed heritage, observing a departing Dutch vessel with intense hatred. As tension mounts, the narrative reveals a conflict aboard the ship, culminating in the violent confrontation between the cook and the mate. What follows is a series of consequential events, including the cook's marooning after killing the mate and the ensuing witch hunt as the ship’s crew grapples with the implications of his actions. This gripping introduction hints at themes of vengeance, survival, and moral complexity, promising an engaging adventure for readers intrigued by historical fiction and early maritime exploits. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902 |
|---|---|
| Title | In the Hands of the Malays, and Other Stories |
| Contents | In the hands of the Malays -- On the track -- A frontier girl. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Clarke, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39616 |
| Release Date | May 4, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 261 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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