White Shadows in the South Seas
White Shadows in the South Seas by Frederick O’Brien is a literary work published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on October 22, 2015. This edition, written in English and spanning 138 pages, immerses readers in the evocative setting of Tahiti, where the schooner Fetia Taiao prepares to embark on a journey. The narrative captures the poignant farewell of the local community, highlighting the emotional weight of departure as sailors leave their loved ones behind, reflecting on the dangers that await them in the treacherous waters of the Dangerous Islands.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of life along the shores of Papeite, where the beauty of the landscape contrasts sharply with the sorrow of those left behind. The story delves into themes of love, loss, and the perils of seafaring, as the community gathers to mourn and celebrate the sailors’ courage. O’Brien’s work intertwines elements of action and adventure within its classic literary framework, inviting exploration of the human experience against the backdrop of the South Seas.
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By the white coral wall of Papeite beach the schooner Fetia Taiao (Morning Star) lay ready to put to sea. Beneath the skyward-sweeping green heights of Tahiti the narrow shore was a mass of colored gowns, dark faces, slender waving arms. All Papeite, flower-crowned and weeping, was gathered beside the blue lagoon. Lamentation and wailing followed the brown sailors as they came over the side and slowly began to cast the moorings that held the Morning Star. Few are the ships that sail many seasons among the Dangerous Islands. They lay their bones on rock or reef or sink in the deep, and the lovers, sons and husbands of the women who weep on the beach return no more to the huts in the cocoanut groves. So, at each sailing on the “long course” the anguish is keen.
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