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The White Man's Foot is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Allen, Grant (1848–1899).
Catalogue synopsis
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"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.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The White Man's Foot
- Author credits: Allen, Grant (1848–1899)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
- Brothers -- Juvenile fiction
- Hawaii -- Juvenile fiction
- Human sacrifice -- Juvenile fiction
- National characteristics, Pacific Island -- Juvenile fiction
- Pele (Hawaiian deity) -- Juvenile fiction
- Rescues -- Juvenile fiction
- Superstition -- Juvenile fiction
- Volcanoes -- Juvenile fiction
- Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: Novels
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