Project Gutenberg 2005-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 355 Banfield, E. J. (Edmund James) 1852 1923 Banfield, Edmund James Tropic Days Text file produced by Col Choat HTML file produced by David Widger "Tropic Days" by E. J. Banfield is a collection of evocative sketches and reflections written in the early 20th century, likely during the late 1910s. Set on an island off the coast of North Queensland, the book offers insights into the natural beauty and the simplicity of life in a tropical paradise, capturing the essence of both the landscape and its inhabitants. The opening of "Tropic Days" introduces readers to the serene and idyllic setting of the author's island, where the rhythms of nature dictate life. Banfield expresses a sense of contentment and connection to the environment, relishing in moments of solitude and reflection among the tropical flora and fauna. He artfully describes the sensations of gentle breezes, the vibrant colors of the blossoms, and the joyful sounds of birds, creating an immersive experience for the reader. The author’s reverence for nature is palpable, as he observes the interplay of light and shadow, the emergence of new growth, and the simple pleasures found in a sun-drenched landscape, all while pondering the deeper relationships between humans and their environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Dunk Island (Qld.) Natural history -- Australia -- Queensland Aboriginal Australians -- Government relations DU Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Travel Writing Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 588018 2025-10-03T10:54:25.649684 text/html 595752 2021-02-26T01:20:51 text/html 292039 2025-10-03T10:54:32.803615 application/epub+zip 300317 2025-10-03T10:54:27.529622 application/epub+zip 300317 2025-10-03T10:54:26.371625 application/epub+zip 480002 2025-10-03T10:54:37.081529 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 445484 2025-10-03T10:54:32.071570 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 415199 2022-09-04T05:33:12.600885 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 520920 2025-10-03T10:54:24.977573 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 520756 2018-03-14T15:11:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 518871 2013-05-31T05:49:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 518862 2013-05-31T05:49:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22564 2025-10-03T10:54:37.211525 application/rdf+xml 10282 2025-10-03T10:54:26.869611 image/jpeg 2819 2025-10-03T10:54:26.616623 image/jpeg 211536 2018-03-17T07:14:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 211182 2013-05-31T05:50:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 219473 2021-02-26T01:20:55 application/octet-stream application/zip 211157 2013-05-31T05:50:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 281949 2025-10-03T10:54:25.693646 application/octet-stream application/zip 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 en.wikipedia