Tahiti, the island paradise

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Tahiti, the island paradise

by Nicholas Senn

EN·~5 hours·40 chapters

Chapters

40 total
1

TAHITI THE ISLAND PARADISE

0:47
2

PREFACE

2:45
3

TAHITI THE ISLAND PARADISE

4:39
4

THE ISLAND OF TAHITI

5:08
5

OCEAN VOYAGE

11:48
6

THE ATOLL ISLANDS

7:14
7

THE LANDING AT PAPEETE

3:30
8

THE CITY OF PAPEETE

7:06
9

TOPOGRAPHY OF THE ISLAND

7:21
10

THE CLIMATE

2:54

Description

The island of Tahiti unfolds like a living postcard, its dramatic cliffs and turquoise waters greeting travelers with a quiet grandeur that feels both timeless and intimate. Early visitors find themselves drawn into lush valleys where fragrant blossoms scent the breezes, while the gentle surf provides a soothing soundtrack to everyday life. The book paints vivid scenes of bamboo huts raised in a day with communal help, and of a climate so mild that clothing becomes a matter of choice rather than necessity.

Beyond the scenery, the narrative introduces the island’s people, whose hospitality and simple pleasures create an atmosphere of genuine ease. Their daily rhythm, sustained by abundant fruit, fish, and forest bounty, offers a glimpse into a lifestyle unburdened by the relentless demands of modern labor. Listeners are invited to imagine the calm of endless summer evenings and the restorative peace that has long made Tahiti a true paradise.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (322K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

United States: W. B. Conkey, 1906.

Credits

James Simmons

Release date

2023-02-03

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Nicholas Senn

Nicholas Senn

1844–1908

A pioneering surgeon and medical teacher, he helped shape modern American surgery in the late 1800s. He was especially known for bold research, influential textbooks, and a deep commitment to medical education.

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