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100 1 _aThomson, Basil,
_d1861-1939
245 1 0 _aSouth Sea Yarns
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-09-01
505 0 _aA court-day in Fiji -- The last of the cannibal chiefs -- Tauyasa of Naselai, reformer -- A coolie princess -- Leone of Notho -- Raluve -- The rain-makers -- Makereta -- Romeo and Juliet -- The woman Finau -- In the old whaling days -- The fiery furnace -- Friendship -- The hermit of Boot Island -- The wars of the fishing-rod -- The first colonist.
508 _aMartin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520 _a"South Sea Yarns" by Basil Thomson is a collection of narratives illustrated with vivid descriptions, likely written in the late 19th century. The book explores life in the South Pacific Islands, focusing on the customs, court systems, and interactions between local inhabitants and foreign influences. Through a blend of storytelling and observation, Thomson sheds light on the complexities of cultural exchanges and the impact of colonialism. The opening of "South Sea Yarns" introduces a gathering in the traditional "bure" (a Fijian house) where elders recount tales of the past, reflecting on their experiences with foreigners and the changes brought about by outside influences. As the characters discuss recent encounters with Europeans, their skepticism and admiration surface, showcasing the tension between tradition and modernity. The scene is rich with sensory details, from the smell of the cooking meats to the murmurs of the assembled crowd, establishing an intimate setting where story and culture intertwine, setting the stage for further exploration of life in Fiji. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: William Blackwood and Sons, 1894
653 _aShort stories, English
653 _aOceania -- Fiction
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/southseayarns00thomuoft/page/n7/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66195
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