The White Man's Foot by Grant Allen

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Author Allen, Grant, 1848-1899
Illustrator Finnemore, Joseph, 1860-1939
Title The White Man's Foot
Credits Produced by Andrea Ball and Marc D'Hooghe
Summary "The White Man's Foot" by Grant Allen is a novel written in the late 19th century. It explores themes of adventure and the clash between science and superstition through the eyes of its main character, Tom Hesselgrave, who is accompanied by his brother Frank as they journey to observe the volcano Mauna Loa in Hawaii. As they interact with the local islanders, particularly a half-caste girl named Kea and her uncle Kalaua, the story unfolds the tension between scientific ambition and the deep-seated superstitions surrounding the volcano they seek to study. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Tom and Frank aboard a mail steamer headed for Hawaii. They are immediately struck by the cultural differences as they encounter the local natives enjoying their traditional taro-feasting. Tom’s arrogance in approaching the imposing presence of Mauna Loa is met with apprehension from Kea, who warns him of the dangers posed by the volcano and its goddess, Pélé. As the brothers express their intent to conduct scientific observations on the volcano, the narrative sets up a critical conflict between Western scientific exploration and indigenous belief systems, foreshadowing dramatic events to come. Through their interactions with the locals, particularly with Kea, who becomes a pivotal character in the struggle against both the volcano's wrath and cultural expectations, readers are drawn into an intricate web of adventure, danger, and mystical beliefs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Brothers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Rescues -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Hawaii -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Superstition -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Volcanoes -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Human sacrifice -- Juvenile fiction
Subject National characteristics, Pacific Island -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Pele (Hawaiian deity) -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 34744
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 19, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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