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 2004-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 175 Banfield, E. J. (Edmund James) 1852 1923 Banfield, Edmund James My Tropic Isle This eBook was produced by Col Choat "My Tropic Isle" by E. J. Banfield is a memoir reflecting on life in a secluded tropical setting, written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the author's experiences living on an unpopulated island off the coast of North Queensland, Australia, exploring themes of simplicity, nature, and solitude. Banfield delves into both the mundane aspects of sustaining life in this idyllic paradise, as well as the profound joys and philosophical reflections that arise from embracing a simple existence away from societal norms. The opening of the memoir introduces readers to Banfield's tranquil life on the island, where he reflects on the challenges and delights of living amidst nature. He describes the early days of settling on the island with friends, the construction of a home from local materials, and the adaptations necessary for survival. Through vivid imagery, he shares anecdotes of daily life, touching on the beauty of the landscape, the peculiarities of local wildlife, and the profound silence that envelops the isle. The narrative combines personal insight with a celebration of the island's untamed beauty, setting an evocative tone for the rest of the memoir as he invites readers to find joy in simplicity and to appreciate the rich experiences that a close connection with nature can provide. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Dunk Island (Qld.) Natural history -- Australia -- Dunk Island (Qld.) DU Text Category: Biographies Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 501965 2025-10-03T10:25:18.954015 text/html 501786 2025-01-10T22:49:46.893386 text/html 269548 2025-10-03T10:25:25.570005 application/epub+zip 274407 2025-10-03T10:25:20.688966 application/epub+zip 274408 2025-10-03T10:25:19.607989 application/epub+zip 450402 2025-10-03T10:25:29.829006 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 418351 2025-10-03T10:25:24.889001 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 383854 2022-09-04T04:55:03.147143 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 470036 2025-10-03T10:25:18.459035 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 465154 2020-12-30T08:44:15 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17496 2025-10-03T10:25:29.954924 application/rdf+xml 11149 2025-10-03T10:25:20.088996 image/jpeg 3007 2025-10-03T10:25:19.848000 image/jpeg 191619 2020-12-30T08:44:15 application/octet-stream application/zip 261018 2025-10-03T10:25:18.994040 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia