My Tropic Isle

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My Tropic Isle

by E. J. (Edmund James) Banfield

EN·~7 hours·47 chapters

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47 total

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MY TROPIC ISLE - BY - E. J. BANFIELD - AUTHOR OF "THE CONFESSIONS OF A BEACHCOMBER" - T. FISHER UNWIN - LONDON: ADELPHI TERRACE LEIPSIC: INSELSTRASSE 20

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TO - MY WIFE

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MY TROPIC ISLE - CHAPTER I - IN THE BEGINNING

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CHAPTER II - A PLAIN MAN'S PHILOSOPHY

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CHAPTER III - "MUCH RICHES IN A LITTLE ROOM"

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CHAPTER IV - SILENCES

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CHAPTER V - FRUITS AND SCENTS

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CHAPTER VI - HIS MAJESTY THE SUN

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CHAPTER VII - A TROPIC NIGHT

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Description

In this gently winding memoir, a thoughtful observer invites listeners onto a quiet tropical island where the rhythms of nature speak louder than any city’s clamor. Through lyrical passages the narrator shares the intimate details of coral reefs, sea‑cucumbers, and the oddities of local birds, turning every creature into a small meditation on life’s simplicity. The prose balances scientific curiosity with personal reflection, offering a rare blend of natural history and philosophical musing that feels both scholarly and deeply personal.

The book moves beyond mere description, sketching the everyday habits of island residents—both human and animal—while questioning the pull of modern ambition and social pretensions. Readers will hear stories of gentle mornings, vivid sunsets, and the subtle interplay of scent and silence that define this secluded corner of the world. It’s a modest, contemplative journey that celebrates the beauty of an untouched landscape and the quiet wisdom it nurtures.

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Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (439K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-12-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

E. J. (Edmund James) Banfield

E. J. (Edmund James) Banfield

1852–1923

Best remembered for Confessions of a Beachcomber, this English-born Australian writer turned life on Dunk Island into warm, observant books about nature, solitude, and the Great Barrier Reef. His work helped make the island world of tropical Queensland vivid for generations of readers.

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