The Isle Of Strife (1912)

The Isle of Strife is a novel written by George Clifford Shedd and first published in 1912. The story takes place on a fictional island in the South Pacific called Koraland, where a group of American missionaries have been sent to convert the native population to Christianity. However, their mission is complicated by the arrival of a group of German traders who are seeking to exploit the island's resources for their own gain.The novel explores themes of colonialism, cultural clash, and religious conversion. The American missionaries, led by the Reverend John Hargrave, are portrayed as well-intentioned but naive, while the German traders are depicted as ruthless and exploitative. The native population is caught in the middle of these two groups, struggling to maintain their traditional way of life while also being drawn towards the new religion and economic opportunities offered by the outsiders.As the conflict between the missionaries and traders escalates, the island becomes a battleground for competing interests. The novel builds towards a dramatic climax in which the fate of Koraland hangs in the balance.Overall, The Isle of Strife is a thought-provoking novel that raises important questions about the impact of colonialism on indigenous cultures and the complexities of religious conversion.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.