Bekentenissen van een strandvonder: Het leven op mijn tropisch eiland by Banfield

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Author Banfield, E. J. (Edmund James), 1852-1923
Uniform Title The confessions of a beachcomber. Dutch
Title Bekentenissen van een strandvonder: Het leven op mijn tropisch eiland
Note Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Bekentenissen van een strandvonder: Het leven op mijn tropisch eiland" by Banfield is a memoir written in the late 19th century. The work recounts the author’s experiences as a beachcomber and his life on the serene Dunk Island, located off the northeast coast of Australia. The narrative reflects a deep appreciation for nature and a contemplative withdrawal from the complexities of civilized life. The opening portion introduces Dunk Island as a lush and vibrant tropical paradise, emphasizing its diverse natural beauty, including hills, valleys, and an abundance of wildlife. Banfield, along with his companions, describes their initial struggles and triumphs in establishing a new life in this idyllic setting, away from societal norms and distractions. The narrative is rich with vivid descriptions of the island’s flora and fauna, as well as the author's introspective thoughts regarding freedom, simplicity, and the pursuit of a life closely aligned with nature. This opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the themes of solitude, connection to the environment, and the contrast between civilization and a more primitive, untrammeled existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Dutch
LoC Class DU: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)
Subject Dunk Island (Qld.)
Subject Natural history -- Australia -- Queensland
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EBook-No. 47064
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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