In the South Seas
Exploring the Enchanting South Pacific: A Journey Through Island Cultures and AdventuresBy Robert Louis Stevenson
Length8h 53m
About this audiobook
In "In the South Seas," Robert Louis Stevenson presents a captivating blend of travel writing and personal memoir, recounting his voyages through the South Pacific in the late 19th century. The narrative is rich in vivid descriptions, engaging anecdotes, and profound reflections on the cultures and societies he encountered. Stevenson's literary style merges the romanticism of adventure with a keen observational eye, situating his work within the broader context of colonial literature and the era's fascination with 'primitive' cultures. His accounts reveal not just landscapes but the intricate human experiences that shape them, making for a compelling exploration of both the natural world and the intricacies of cultural exchange. Stevenson's own life experiences significantly shaped his perspectives in this work. A Scottish author and a fervent advocate for social justice, he traveled extensively in search of health, adventure, and solace from European society's constraints. His interactions with indigenous populations and his reflections on imperialism are deeply influenced by his beliefs in personal freedom and the beauty of diverse ways of life, elements that enrich his storytelling in this collection. "In the South Seas" is a must-read for those interested in travel narrative, post-colonial critiques, or the romanticism embedded in late Victorian literature. It invites readers to embark on a journey not only through the enchanting islands Stevenson traverses, but also through a rich tapestry of cultural introspection that remains relevant today. This book will undoubtedly resonate with anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the complexities of cultural identity and exploration.
Audiobook details
GenreTravel
Length8 hrs 53 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 21, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER VI—CHIEFS AND TAPUS
18PART III: THE GILBERTS
2CHAPTER VII—HATIHEU
19CHAPTER I—BUTARITARI
3CHAPTER VIII—THE PORT OF ENTRY
20CHAPTER II—THE FOUR BROTHERS
4CHAPTER IX—THE HOUSE OF TEMOANA
21CHAPTER III—AROUND OUR HOUSE
5CHAPTER X—A PORTRAIT AND A STORY
22CHAPTER IV—A TALE OF A TAPU
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6CHAPTER XI—LONG-PIG—A CANNIBAL HIGH PLACE
23CHAPTER V—A TALE OF A TAPU—continued
7CHAPTER XII—THE STORY OF A PLANTATION
24CHAPTER VI—THE FIVE DAYS’ FESTIVAL
8CHAPTER XIII—CHARACTERS
25CHAPTER VII—HUSBAND AND WIFE
9CHAPTER XIV—IN A CANNIBAL VALLEY
26PART IV: THE GILBERTS—APEMAMA
10CHAPTER XV—THE TWO CHIEFS OF ATUONA
27CHAPTER I—THE KING OF APEMAMA: THE ROYAL TRADER
11PART II: THE PAUMOTUS
28CHAPTER II—THE KING OF APEMAMA: FOUNDATION OF EQUATOR TOWN
12CHAPTER I—THE DANGEROUS ARCHIPELAGO—ATOLLS AT A DISTANCE
29CHAPTER III—THE KING OF APEMAMA: THE PALACE OF MANY WOMEN
13CHAPTER II—FAKARAVA: AN ATOLL AT HAND
30CHAPTER IV—THE KING OF APEMAMA: EQUATOR TOWN AND THE PALACE
14CHAPTER III—A HOUSE TO LET IN A LOW ISLAND
31CHAPTER V—KING AND COMMONS
15CHAPTER IV—TRAITS AND SECTS IN THE PAUMOTUS
32CHAPTER VI—THE KING OF APEMAMA: DEVIL-WORK
16CHAPTER V—A PAUMOTUAN FUNERAL
33CHAPTER VII—THE KING OF APEMAMA
17CHAPTER VI—GRAVEYARD STORIES
Gesammelte Romane und Erzählungen von Robert Louis StevensonRobert Louis Stevenson67h 40m$1 · $0.00
La isla del tesoroRobert Louis Stevenson6h 38m$9 · $0.00
The Old Pacific CapitalRobert Louis Stevenson2h 29m$1 · $0.00
The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two RosesRobert Louis Stevenson7h 27m$1 · $0.00
Poems on TravelRobert Louis Stevenson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Percy Bysshe Shelley, William Wordsworth, Thomas Hardy, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Matthew Arnold, Oliver Goldsmith, John Henry Newman, John Keats, Alfred Lord Tennyson, Lord George Gordon Byron3h 44m$2 · $0.00
A Christmas SermonRobert Louis Stevenson1h 30m$2 · $0.00
Treasure Island (Including the History Behind the Book)Robert Louis Stevenson, Daniel Defoe, Captain Charles Johnson33h 26m$2 · $0.00
Der seltsame Fall des Dr. Jekyll und Mr. HydeRobert Louis Stevenson4h 33m$1 · $0.00
Die SchatzinselRobert Louis Stevenson8h 34m$4 · $0.00
Records of a Family of EngineersRobert Louis Stevenson8h 2m$1 · $0.00
Memoir of Fleeming JenkinRobert Louis Stevenson4h 45m$2 · $0.00
Essays in the Art of WritingRobert Louis Stevenson2h 2m$2 · $0.00
A Child's Garden of VersesRobert Louis Stevenson48m$2 · $0.00
Treasure Island (Illustrated Edition)Robert Louis Stevenson8h 34m$1 · $0.00
The Complete 13 Novels & longer fiction: Treasure Island, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, The Black Arrow, Kidnapped, The Master of Ballantrae, The Wrong Box and more...Robert Louis Stevenson106h 29m$1 · $0.00
Essays of Robert Louis StevensonRobert Louis Stevenson0m$1 · $0.00
Island Nights' EntertainmentsRobert Louis Stevenson5h 31m$2 · $0.00
Weihnachtskrimis: Eiskalte Mördergeschichten & DetektivromaneRobert Louis Stevenson, Arthur Conan Doyle, Edgar Wallace, Sven Elvestad, G. K. Chesterton, Walther Kabel23h 42m$1 · $0.00
VeljeksetRobert Louis Stevenson6h 26m$2 · $0.00
Chaos in a CoupeDivya Dugar9h 18m$18 · $0.00
Sun & SsukgatMichelle Jungmin Bang6h 28m$24 · $0.00
The Count of Monte CristoAlexandre Dumas43h 7m$14 · $0.00
Will's Red CoatTom Ryan8h 23m$26 · $0.00
Here Is New YorkE. B. White1h 1m$5
The Travelling ApeMichael Mackay Richards12h 24m$25
Little PrincesConor Grennan9h 38m$29 · $0.00
We are Soldiers StillHarold G. Moore, Joseph L. Galloway7h 46m$26 · $0.00
The Road to San DonatoRobert Cocuzzo7h 29m$17 · $0.00
SouthErnest Shackleton15h 31m$2 · $0.00
Around the World in 60 SecondsNuseir Yassin7h 48m$26 · $0.00
Sailing Alone Around the WorldJoshua Slocum5h 24m$2 · $0.00
The Midwest Survival GuideCharlie Berens6h 6m$24 · $0.00
Local WondersTed Kooser6h 21m$14 · $0.00
A Haunted Road AtlasChristine Schiefer, Em Schulz6h 46m$17
Over the Edge of the WorldLaurence Bergreen6h 14m$24 · $0.00
The Worst Journey in the WorldApsley Cherry-Garrard20h 5m$32
What Really Happened In WuhanSharri Markson16h 28m$40 · $0.00
American RambleNeil King10h 58m$29 · $0.00
New York Nico's Guide to NYCNew York Nico4h 44m$20 · $0.00
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