02345cam a22003253u 4500 47064 UtSlPG 20260610134100.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG nl iso639-1 DU Banfield, E. J. (Edmund James), 1852-1923 The confessions of a beachcomber. Dutch Bekentenissen van een strandvonder: Het leven op mijn tropisch eiland Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-10-06 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg. "Bekentenissen van een strandvonder: Het leven op mijn tropisch eiland" by Banfield is a memoir written in the late 19th century. The work recounts the author’s experiences as a beachcomber and his life on the serene Dunk Island, located off the northeast coast of Australia. The narrative reflects a deep appreciation for nature and a contemplative withdrawal from the complexities of civilized life. The opening portion introduces Dunk Island as a lush and vibrant tropical paradise, emphasizing its diverse natural beauty, including hills, valleys, and an abundance of wildlife. Banfield, along with his companions, describes their initial struggles and triumphs in establishing a new life in this idyllic setting, away from societal norms and distractions. The narrative is rich with vivid descriptions of the island’s flora and fauna, as well as the author's introspective thoughts regarding freedom, simplicity, and the pursuit of a life closely aligned with nature. This opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the themes of solitude, connection to the environment, and the contrast between civilization and a more primitive, untrammeled existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Dunk Island (Qld.) Natural history -- Australia -- Queensland https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47064 87903 87903