My Tropic Isle
Exploring Ecology and Culture on a Tropical IslandBy E. J. Banfield
Length7h 14m
About this audiobook
In "My Tropic Isle," E. J. Banfield offers readers an evocative memoir that captures the essence of life on Dunk Island in Australia'Äôs Great Barrier Reef. Through lyrical prose infused with vivid imagery, Banfield immerses us in the beauty and challenges of island living. His reflections on nature, the passage of time, and human existence unveil a deeper philosophical exploration, positioning the work within the context of early 20th-century literary naturalism. Banfield's narrative style, marked by a keen observational eye, allows readers to physically and emotionally experience the tropical landscape and its inhabitants. E. J. Banfield, an English-born writer and naturalist, settled on Dunk Island after his relocation to Australia. His diverse experiences as a farmer, fisherman, and keen observer of the natural world undoubtedly influenced his writings. The rich tapestry of island life and the ecological dynamics he encounters become a canvas for his contemplative insights, establishing him as a unique voice in Australian literature and a precursor to eco-literary discussions. I wholeheartedly recommend "My Tropic Isle" to anyone intrigued by travel literature, memoirs, or the intersection of nature and humanity. Banfield's work is a timeless ode to the wonders of the natural world, beckoning readers to contemplate their relationship with the environment.
Audiobook details
GenreScience and Nature
Length7 hrs 14 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 6, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2CHAPTER V: FRUITS AND SCENTS
3CHAPTER VI: HIS MAJESTY THE SUN
4CHAPTER VII: A TROPIC NIGHT
5CHAPTER VIII: READING TO MUSIC
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6CHAPTER IX: THE BIRTH AND BREAKING OF CHRISTMAS
7CHAPTER X: THE SPORT OF FATE
8CHAPTER XI: FIGHT TO A FINISH
9CHAPTER XII: SEA-WORMS AND SEA-CUCUMBERS
10CHARTER XIII
11SOME MARINE NOVELTIES
12SPAWN OF THE SEA
13PROTECTIVE COLORATION
14CHAPTER XIV: SOME CURIOUS BIVALVES
15CHAPTER XV: BARRIER REEF CRABS
16CHAPTER XVI: THE BLOCKADE OF THE MULLET
17CHAPTER XVII
18WET SEASON DAYS
19VEGETATION AND MOISTURE
20THE ODOUR OF THE DEATH ADDER
21NEPTUNE'S HANDICRAFT
22THE ATROCITY OF THE SNAKE
23CHAPTER XVIII
24INSECT WAYS
25CARNIVOROUS WASPS
26TARANTULAS AND TARANTISMUS
27CHAPTER XIX
28INTELLIGENT BIRDS
29I. A BIRD SCOUT
30II. DO BIRDS PLAY?
31III. BIRDS WHICH HAVE REASONED
32CHAPTER XX
33SWIFTS AND EAGLES
34I. A RARE NEST
35II. THREE FISHERS
36CHAPTER XXI: SOCIALISTIC BIRDS
37CHAPTER XXII: SHARKS AND RAYS
38CHAPTER XXIII: THE RECLUSE OF RATTLESNAKE
39CHAPTER XXIV
40HAMED OF JEDDAH: HAMED PREACHES
41CHAPTER XXV: YOUNG BARBARIANS AT PLAY
42CHAPTER XXVI
43TOM AND HIS CONCERNS
44DOMESTIC AND OTHER BRAWLS
45THE LOGIC OF THE CAMP
46TOM'S PHILOSOPHY
47DEAD—FINISH
48CHAPTER XXVII: "DEBILS-DEBILS"
49CHAPTER XXVIII: TO PARADISE AND BACK
50CHAPTER XXIX
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