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LoC No.: 19026085

Title: Wine-Dark Seas and Tropic Skies: Reminiscences and a Romance of the South Seas

Note: Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Chris Whitehead, Linda Cantoni, Barry
Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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Summary: "Wine-Dark Seas and Tropic Skies: Reminiscences and a Romance of the South Seas" by A. Safroni-Middleton is a collection of personal reminiscences and reflections written in the early 20th century. The book captures the author's adventures and experiences in the South Seas, with a focus on the vibrant cultures, compelling characters, and natural beauty of various islands. The main character appears to be the author himself, who recounts his youth filled with wanderlust and encounters with both settlers and indigenous peoples. At the start of the narrative, the author reflects on his past travels, vividly describing his arrival in the Marquesas Islands and his fascination with their beauty. He shares memories of his youthful explorations, people he met, and the romantic allure of the islands. The opening also hints at deeper themes of nostalgia and the complexity of human relationships, as the protagonist becomes smitten by Waylao, a half-caste girl, amidst a backdrop of cultural mixing and the impact of colonial influences on native life. The author offers an evocative and often humorous tone, setting the stage for more adventures and insights in the chapters to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Safroni-Middleton, A. (Arnold), 1873-1950

EBook No.: 59530

Published: May 17, 2019

Downloads: 63

Language: English

Subject: Polynesia

Subject: Marquesas Islands (French Polynesia)

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:59530:2 2019-05-17T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Safroni-Middleton, A. (Arnold) en urn:lccn:19026085 1
2024-11-08T18:53:47Z Wine-Dark Seas and Tropic Skies: Reminiscences and a Romance of the South Seas

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 19026085

Title: Wine-Dark Seas and Tropic Skies: Reminiscences and a Romance of the South Seas

Note: Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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)

Summary: "Wine-Dark Seas and Tropic Skies: Reminiscences and a Romance of the South Seas" by A. Safroni-Middleton is a collection of personal reminiscences and reflections written in the early 20th century. The book captures the author's adventures and experiences in the South Seas, with a focus on the vibrant cultures, compelling characters, and natural beauty of various islands. The main character appears to be the author himself, who recounts his youth filled with wanderlust and encounters with both settlers and indigenous peoples. At the start of the narrative, the author reflects on his past travels, vividly describing his arrival in the Marquesas Islands and his fascination with their beauty. He shares memories of his youthful explorations, people he met, and the romantic allure of the islands. The opening also hints at deeper themes of nostalgia and the complexity of human relationships, as the protagonist becomes smitten by Waylao, a half-caste girl, amidst a backdrop of cultural mixing and the impact of colonial influences on native life. The author offers an evocative and often humorous tone, setting the stage for more adventures and insights in the chapters to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Safroni-Middleton, A. (Arnold), 1873-1950

EBook No.: 59530

Published: May 17, 2019

Downloads: 63

Language: English

Subject: Polynesia

Subject: Marquesas Islands (French Polynesia)

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:59530:3 2019-05-17T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Safroni-Middleton, A. (Arnold) en urn:lccn:19026085 1