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To the Honourable Robert Philp, M. L. A."Exact in his life,Extensive in his charity,Exemplary in everything he does."This book is respectfully dedicated by one who owes to him much of his love for Tropical Queensland.

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To the Honourable Robert Philp, M. L. A."Exact in his life,Extensive in his charity,Exemplary in everything he does."This book is respectfully dedicated by one who owes to him much of his love for Tropical Queensland.
Autorenporträt
E. J. Banfield, known affectionately as the 'Beachcomber', holds a distinguished place among early 20th-century Australian writers. Born on September 4, 1852, in England, he emigrated to Australia and eventually settled on Dunk Island off the coast of North Queensland in 1897, where he found sanctuary in the island's secluded wilderness. A journalist by trade, Banfield's literary career was reborn in the tranquil surrounds of his island home. His most acclaimed work, 'The Confessions of a Beachcomber' (1908), ensconces his observations of island life and his philosophical reflections on nature and society. Written in a lyrical and evocative prose, Banfield's work captures the essence of his solitary communion with the tropical environment, offering readers a glimpse into the simple, unencumbered existence he led free from the rat race of urban living. The book remains an influential piece of Australian non-fiction, noted for its environmental insight and poetic exploration of life on the fringe of civilization. Banfield's writing, characterized by its keen observation and reflective, almost meditative, style, has earned him recognition as a pioneer in ecological thinking and an early advocate for the preservation of natural beauty. He continued to write for the 'North Queensland Register' and authored other works that celebrated his life of voluntary exile until his death on June 2, 1923. His legacy endures through his eloquent narratives that espouse a deep connection with the natural world.