The Queen Versus Billy, and Other Stories

The Queen Versus Billy, and Other Stories

Lloyd Osbourne

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Anson Street Press
Año de edición:
2025
ISBN:
9781023532198
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Venture into the heart of Oceania with Lloyd Osbourne’s captivating collection, 'The Queen Versus Billy and Other Stories.' This collection of short stories, steeped in the atmosphere of the Pacific Islands, offers glimpses into a world shaped by sea adventures and the complexities of colonialism. Osbourne’s narratives, evocative and timeless, transport readers to a bygone era. Experience the allure of the islands through the eyes of a master storyteller. 'The Queen Versus Billy' is a testament to the enduring power of short fiction and its ability to capture the human experience against a backdrop of profound cultural and geographical significance. Discover these literary gems in this meticulously prepared print edition.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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