02272cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000048001122450019001602640051001793000047002303360026002773370026003033380036003295000031003655080041003965201368004375340045018056530023018506530055018738560042019287177UtSlPG20260610133203.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDU1 aBanfield, E. J.q(Edmund James),d1852-192310aMy Tropic Isle 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-12-01  aThis eBook was produced by Col Choat  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aDunk Island (Qld.)  aNatural history -- Australia -- Dunk Island (Qld.)40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7177