Gilbert Parker
Cumner’s Son and Other South Sea Folk is a collection of short stories written by Gilbert Parker. The book is a part of Parker’s larger body of work, which is known for its vivid descriptions of life in the South Pacific. The stories in this collection explore themes of love, loss, and adventure, and are set against the backdrop of the exotic and mysterious South Seas. The title story, Cumner’s Son, follows the journey of a young man who sets out to find his father in the South Pacific, only to discover a world of danger and intrigue. Other stories in the collection include The Naulahka, The Last Voyage, and The Tragedy of the Korosko. Parker’s writing is known for its rich detail and evocative imagery, and his stories offer a fascinating glimpse into a world that is both beautiful and dangerous. Overall, Cumner’s Son and Other South Sea Folk is a captivating collection of stories that will transport readers to a far-off land filled with adventure and wonder.1913. Part Five of Eighteen Volumes. Gilbert, Canadian-born novelist and politician, his literary reputation lies primarily on his earlier descriptive, dramatic and historic Canadian stories. He moved to England in 1889 and later served in Parliament. Parker explains that in this edition of his work, each volume will have a special introduction setting forth, as far as possible, the relation of each work to the author, to its companion works, and to the scheme of his literary life. A series of tales based upon his travels to and adventures in the southern Pacific and Australia. While not as popular as his Pierre stories, they were still widely received. Contents: Cumner’s Son; The High Court of Budgery-Gar; An Epic in Yellow; Dibbs, R.N.; A Little Masquerade; Derelict; Old Roses; My Wife’s Lovers; The Stranger’s Hut; The Planter’s Wife; Barbara Golding; The Lone Corvette; A Sable Spartan; A Vulgar Fraction; How Pango Wango was Annexed; An Amiable Revenge; The Blind Beggar and the Little Red Peg; A Friend of the Commune; and A Pagan of the South. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.