Faery Lands of the South Seas

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hall, James Norman, 1887-1951

Contributor:

Nordhoff, Charles, 1887-1947

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Faery Lands of the South Seas" by James Norman Hall and Charles Nordhoff is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book explores the enchanting and culturally rich islands of the South Pacific, focusing primarily on the authors' experiences and impressions as they journey through these idyllic landscapes. Central to the narrative are the reflections and interactions of the authors with the diverse people of the islands, capturing the allure and simplicity of life in this remote region. At the start of the book, the authors set the stage for their adventure by reminiscing about the post-war sense of freedom and exploration. The preface highlights the unique charm of island life and introduces readers to the contrasting perspectives of the local inhabitants and foreign visitors. The opening chapter describes their initial arrival in Tahiti, revealing vivid imagery of serene landscapes and the tranquil lifestyle of the islanders. The narrative establishes a tone of exploration and appreciation, hinting at the deeper cultural experiences and observations that await as they venture further into the South Seas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Sharon Joiner, Melissa McDaniel, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2018-01-30