Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2004-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 367 O'Brien, Frederick 1869 1932 Mystic Isles of the South Seas. "Mystic Isles of the South Seas" by Frederick O'Brien is a travelogue written during the early 20th century. The narrative captures the author's vivid impressions and experiences while living among the people and landscapes of Tahiti and Moorea, focusing on the beauty and culture of the South Seas rather than scientific or historical accounts. Through his eyes, readers are introduced to the captivating life of the islands, the warmth of the local inhabitants, and the adventures he encounters along the sapphire lagoons and silver beaches. At the start of the account, the author embarks on a journey aboard the ship Noa-Noa, leaving behind the tumult of San Francisco. The opening illustrates the atmosphere of anticipation and curiosity as he boards, detailing the unusual fellow passengers, including a sorrowful Chinese philosopher who ultimately takes his own life during the journey. O'Brien reflects on various characters, his thoughts about the blissful nature of Tahitian culture, and the tragic clash with Western ideals. As the ship progresses toward Tahiti, O'Brien’s poetic descriptions and rich imagery set the stage for the exploration of the enchanting landscape and its people, unveiling a mixture of joy and melancholy that accompanies his experience in this paradise. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Tahiti (French Polynesia : Island) -- Description and travel DU Text Bestsellers, American, 1895-1923 Category: Travel Writing 994631 2025-07-05T07:29:54.613392 text/html 978747 2024-10-29T09:50:58 text/html 942417 2025-07-05T07:30:09.074261 application/epub+zip 954011 2025-07-05T07:29:59.241319 application/epub+zip 475513 2025-07-05T07:29:57.335325 application/epub+zip 1265253 2025-07-05T07:30:16.139278 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1191237 2025-07-05T07:30:07.264306 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 711001 2022-09-05T13:05:47.655343 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 882721 2025-07-05T07:29:52.698361 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 862984 2024-10-29T09:50:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16322 2025-07-05T07:30:16.277363 application/rdf+xml 13951 2025-07-05T07:29:57.859299 image/jpeg 3316 2025-07-05T07:29:57.594294 image/jpeg 891670 2025-07-05T07:29:54.711344 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia