02047cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000048001122450037001602640051001973000047002483360026002953370026003213380036003475000031003835080026004145201148004405340045015886530023016336530047016568560042017035113UtSlPG20260610133134.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDU1 aBanfield, E. J.q(Edmund James),d1852-192314aThe Confessions of a Beachcomber 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-02-01  aProduced by Col Choat  a"The Confessions of a Beachcomber" by E. J. Banfield is a memoir written in the early 20th century that chronicles the author's experiences living in tropical Queensland, particularly on Dunk Island. The book examines the author's voluntary retreat from society to embrace a simpler, nature-oriented life, exploring themes of solitude, independence, and the relationship between humans and the natural world.  At the start of this memoir, the author introduces his motivations for seeking seclusion on Dunk Island, outlining a desire for tranquility and a connection to nature away from the chaotic modern life. He describes Dunk Island's rich ecology, its geographical features, and recounts some personal reflections on the beauty and challenges of island life. The opening sets the stage for reflections on the flora and fauna of the island and hints at the author's philosophical musings on contentment and happiness found in simplicity, suggesting that his journey will not be one of adventure or excitement, but rather one of introspection and appreciation for the everyday elements of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aDunk Island (Qld.)  aNatural history -- Australia -- Queensland40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5113