The Pacific Triangle by Sydney Greenbie
"The Pacific Triangle" by Sydney Greenbie is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. It explores the intricate web of geography, culture, and politics surrounding the Pacific region, as experienced through the author's personal journeys. The book highlights the diversity and complexity of the peoples inhabiting the islands, with a keen focus on their historical and social dynamics. The opening of the narrative introduces the author’s reflections on the PacificOcean, drawing parallels between his adventure and the historical voyages of early explorers like Balboa and Captain Cook. As the author embarks on a personal journey across the Pacific, he contemplates the nature of exploration, cultural encounters, and the significance of the ocean that he considers both vast and deeply historical. He expresses wonderment at the Pacific's treasures, both human and natural, while recognizing the enduring impacts of European exploration and colonization on these island cultures. The tone is introspective, setting the stage for a profound exploration of the tensions and interconnections that shape the Pacific Triangle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Greenbie, Sydney, 1889-1960 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 21018395 |
| Title | The Pacific Triangle |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | Book 1. Historical and travel material -- Book 2. Discussion of native problems: personal and social -- Book 3. Discussion of the political problems involving Australasia, Asia and America. |
| Credits | Produced by Greg Bergquist 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.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DU: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas) |
| Subject | Eastern question (Far East) |
| Subject | Pacific Ocean |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 41716 |
| Release Date | Dec 27, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 399 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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