Publisher's Synopsis
Gascoyne The Sandalwood Trader is a novel by R.M. Ballantyne that tells the story of a young man named Gascoyne who travels to Western Australia in the mid-19th century to trade sandalwood. Gascoyne is a skilled trader and quickly becomes successful, but he also faces challenges and dangers such as hostile Aboriginal tribes, harsh weather conditions, and unscrupulous competitors. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters including fellow traders, sailors, and indigenous people, and he learns about their different cultures and ways of life. Gascoyne also falls in love with a young woman named Nellie, but their relationship is complicated by her father's disapproval and the dangers of their surroundings. The book is an adventure story that explores themes of perseverance, courage, and cultural differences, and it offers a vivid portrayal of life in Western Australia during this period.The Great Pacific is the scene of our story. On a beautiful morning, many years ago, a little schooner might have been seen floating, light and graceful as a sea-mew, on the breast of the slumbering ocean. She was one of those low black-hulled vessels, with raking, taper masts, trimly cut sails, and elegant form, which we are accustomed to associate with the idea of a yacht or a pirate.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.
