Omzwervingen door de eilandenwereld van den Grooten-oceaan by Anonymous
"Omzwervingen door de eilandenwereld van den Grooten-oceaan" is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The work explores various island groups in the South Pacific, particularly focusing on the Tubuaï and Cook Archipelagos, detailing the author's experiences and observations of the landscapes, inhabitants, and cultural practices of these regions. The opening of the narrative introduces the reader to the beauty and diversity of the South Pacific islands, commencing with theTubuaï islands. The narrator recounts their journey from Tahiti to the rugged yet scenic coasts of Rurutu, describing the struggles faced while navigating the treacherous waters and the impressions left by the local communities, including their distinctive living conditions and customs. The narrator paints a vivid tableau of the islands’ flora and fauna, juxtaposed with nuanced observations of the native lifestyles, governance, and interactions with European influences, setting a rich context for the further explorations to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Title | Omzwervingen door de eilandenwereld van den Grooten-oceaan De Aarde en haar Volken, 1887 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 51.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the PG Distributed Proofreaders Team |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | DU: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas) |
| Subject | Polynesia -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 14559 |
| Release Date | Jan 2, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 124 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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