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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
TO - MY WIFE
MY TROPIC ISLE - CHAPTER I - IN THE BEGINNING
CHAPTER II - A PLAIN MAN'S PHILOSOPHY
CHAPTER III - "MUCH RICHES IN A LITTLE ROOM"
CHAPTER IV - SILENCES
CHAPTER V - FRUITS AND SCENTS
CHAPTER VI - HIS MAJESTY THE SUN
CHAPTER VII - A TROPIC NIGHT
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.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (439K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-12-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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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