South Sea Foam The romantic adventures of a modern Don Quixote in the southern seas

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South Sea Foam The romantic adventures of a modern Don Quixote in the southern seas

by A. (Arnold) Safroni-Middleton

EN·~9 hours·21 chapters

Chapters

21 total
1

SOUTH SEA FOAM

0:26
2

PREFACE

17:28
3

TO YOU MEN OF THE CITIES

1:50
4

CHAPTER I. SAMOA: FIRST IMPRESSIONS

46:14
5

CHAPTER II. TROUBADOURING IN TAHITI

1:19:10
6

CHAPTER III. POKARA’S STORY

13:19
7

CHAPTER IV. I MEET ALOA

10:39
8

CHAPTER V. FAE FAE

14:12
9

CHAPTER VI. ABDUCTION OF A PRINCESS

50:32
10

CHAPTER VII. THE HEATHEN’S GARDEN OF EDEN

25:30

Description

An eager young traveler sets out across the turquoise waters of the South Pacific, dreaming of grand quests and the romance of far‑off lands. With a heart tuned to the ancient wind‑songs of the islands, he soon finds himself among captivating characters such as the mysterious Fae Fae, the spirited Soogy, and the enigmatic chief Fanga. Their encounters spark a series of bold, almost quixotic adventures that blend daring exploits with tender moments under swaying palms.

Through vivid storytelling he weaves the islands’ myths and legends into the narrative, offering listeners a glimpse of the pagan chants and heroic tales that once shaped these remote peoples. The tone remains both affectionate and reflective, acknowledging the fading of ancient traditions under the weight of newer beliefs. As the voyage unfolds, the listener is carried on a tide of romance and discovery, feeling the pull of the sea and the promise of uncharted horizons.

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Full title

South Sea Foam The romantic adventures of a modern Don Quixote in the southern seas The romantic adventures of a modern Don Quixote in the southern seas

Language

en

Duration

~9 hours (575K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Chris Whitehead, Linda Cantoni, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2019-09-29

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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A. (Arnold) Safroni-Middleton

1873–1950

A restless musician and travel writer, he turned a life of performance and far-flung journeys into lively books and memorable music. He is best remembered for Imperial Echoes, the tune that later became closely linked with BBC radio news.

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