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The Book of Puka-Puka. Illustrated
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- Nombre de pages208
- FormatePub
- ISBN978-617-8880-80-4
- EAN9786178880804
- Date de parution07/04/2026
- Protection num.pas de protection
- Taille1 Mo
- Infos supplémentairesepub
- ÉditeurFanela Publishing
Résumé
The Book of Puka-Puka by Robert Dean Frisbie is a vivid and engaging account of life on the remote coral atoll of Puka-Puka in the South Pacific. First published in 1929, the book combines travel writing, memoir, and cultural observation to present an intimate portrait of island life far from the modern world.
Frisbie lived for several years among the local community of Puka-Puka, and his narrative reflects both personal experience and deep appreciation for the island's people and traditions.
Through detailed descriptions and thoughtful reflections, he introduces readers to the daily routines, customs, and values of the islanders, highlighting their close relationship with nature and the sea. The book also describes the beauty and challenges of life on a small tropical island, where isolation, storms, and limited resources shape everyday existence. At the same time, Frisbie emphasizes the warmth, resilience, and hospitality of the island community. Written in a clear and evocative style, The Book of Puka-Puka offers readers not only an adventurous travel narrative but also a respectful cultural portrait of a unique Pacific society.
The work remains an important and fascinating record of island life in the early twentieth century.
Through detailed descriptions and thoughtful reflections, he introduces readers to the daily routines, customs, and values of the islanders, highlighting their close relationship with nature and the sea. The book also describes the beauty and challenges of life on a small tropical island, where isolation, storms, and limited resources shape everyday existence. At the same time, Frisbie emphasizes the warmth, resilience, and hospitality of the island community. Written in a clear and evocative style, The Book of Puka-Puka offers readers not only an adventurous travel narrative but also a respectful cultural portrait of a unique Pacific society.
The work remains an important and fascinating record of island life in the early twentieth century.