Edward Barry

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The book highlights the literary contributions of George Lewis Becke, an Australian writer and Pacific trader. His journey began in 1892 when he returned to Sydney and started writing for The Bulletin, with his first story published in 1893. Becke's notable works include the collection "By Reef and Palm" (1894) and the novelette "His Native Wife" (1895). He continued to explore themes of life in the Pacific through subsequent collections, including "The Ebbing of the Tide" (1896), showcasing his storytelling prowess and cultural insights.