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2005-06-01
Public domain in the USA.
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Barrow, Katherine Mary
Three years in Tristan da Cunha
3 years in Tristan da Cunha
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"Three Years in Tristan da Cunha" by Katherine Mary Barrow is a personal account and memoir written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the author's experiences living on Tristan da Cunha, a remote volcanic island in the South Atlantic Ocean, where she and her husband served as missionaries to the small, isolated community. It offers readers an intimate look at the daily life and cultural practices of the island's inhabitants, as well as the challenges they faced due to their geographic isolation. The opening of the work introduces the island and the reasons for the Barrows' voyage, detailing Katherine's husband's past connection to the island through his mother, who had been shipwrecked there as a child. The narrative recounts the couple's lengthy journey to reach Tristan da Cunha, highlighting the difficulties encountered in securing passage and landing, ultimately culminating in their arrival on the island. Initial descriptions emphasize a warm welcome from the local community and the unique landscape, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the island's customs, environment, and the Barrows' role within this isolated society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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