In the South Seas
Exploring the Enchanting South Pacific: A Journey Through Island Cultures and AdventuresBy Robert Louis Stevenson
Length8h 53m
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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.
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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
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El diablo en la botella (Anotado)Robert Louis Stevenson2h 46m$2 · $0.00
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Records of a Family of Engineers (Annotated)Robert Louis Stevenson8h 29m$2 · $0.00
The Complete Poetry (Annotated)Robert Louis Stevenson5h 54m$2 · $0.00
The Collected Memoirs, Travel Sketches and Island Literature (Annotated)Robert Louis Stevenson53h 23m$2 · $0.00
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Ensayos sobre el arte de escribirRobert Louis Stevenson2h 5m$7 · $0.00
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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
Will's Red CoatTom Ryan8h 23m$26 · $0.00
John Muir's Incredible Travel MemoirsJohn Muir46h 27m$2 · $0.00
Here Is New YorkE. B. White1h 1m$5
The Travelling ApeMichael Mackay Richards12h 24m$25
Little PrincesConor Grennan9h 38m$29 · $0.00
Farthest North (The Complete Two-Volume Edition) (Annotated)Fridtjof Nansen31h 50m$2 · $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
Around the World in 60 SecondsNuseir Yassin7h 48m$26 · $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
Sailing Alone around the WorldJoshua Slocum7h 25m$17
American RambleNeil King10h 58m$29 · $0.00
White Waters and Black (Annotated)Gordon MacCreagh11h 56m$2 · $0.00
Dear ParisJanice MacLeod5h 19m$17
New York Nico's Guide to NYCNew York Nico4h 44m$20 · $0.00
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