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Also contains an article: 'A cruise in the South Seas: hints to intending travellers.'
Contents
* Contents derived from the
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, 1901 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.- By Rock and Pool on an Austral Shore, single work short story (p. 1-19)
- Solepa, single work short story (p. 20-44)
- The Fisher Folk of Nukufetau, single work short story (p. 45-65)
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Mrs Maclaggan's Billy,
single work
short story
Mayhem ensues when Denison and Hayes feed alcohol to Mrs Maclaggan's billy goat.
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An Island Memory : English Bob,
single work
short story
Tom Denison tells a story of his days on Strong's Island after the wreck of 'Bully' Hayes's ship, the Leonora. Denison left Hayes's camp and was taken in by a local family. He relates the story of a fight between English Bob, and Englishman married to a local girl, and an American sailor, as told to him by English Bob's daughter.
- A Hundred Fathoms Deep, single work short story (p. 107-117)
- On A Tidal River, single work short story (p. 118-131)
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Denison Gets Another Ship,
single work
short story
Denison travels to Sydney looking for work. Eventually he meets an old acquaintance and is offered a position as supercargo on a trading ship.
- Jack Shark's Pilot, single work short story (p. 141-147)
- The "Palu" of the Equatorial Pacific, single work short story (p. 148-159)
- The Wily "Goanner", single work short story (p. 159-164)
- The Tanifa of Samoa, single work short story (p. 165-173)
- On Board the Tucopia, single work short story (p. 174-217)
- The Man in the Buffalo Hide, single work short story (p. 218-230)
- A Cruise in the South Seas, single work prose (p. 231-250)
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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New Books
1901
single work
review
— Appears in: The Australian Town and Country Journal , 21 December vol. 63 no. 1663 1901; (p. 46)
— Review of The Old Bulletin Reader : The Best Stories from The Bulletin 1881-1901 1973 anthology short story ; By Rock and Pool, On an Austral Shore, and Other Stories 1901 selected work short story
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New Books
1901
single work
review
— Appears in: The Australian Town and Country Journal , 21 December vol. 63 no. 1663 1901; (p. 46)
— Review of The Old Bulletin Reader : The Best Stories from The Bulletin 1881-1901 1973 anthology short story ; By Rock and Pool, On an Austral Shore, and Other Stories 1901 selected work short story
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