Author: James Norman Hall
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Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 444

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Author: James Norman Hall
Publisher: anboco
ISBN: 3736419074
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320

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The islands of the South Seas are places of an interest curiously limited. The ethnological problem presented by the native is interesting only to men of science, commerce is negligible, there is little real agriculture, and no industry at all. There remains the charm of living among people whose outlook upon life is basically different from our own; of living with a simplicity foreign to anything in one's experience, amid surroundings of a beauty unreal both in actuality and in retrospect. It is impossible to write of the islands as one would write of France or Mexico or Japan—the accepted viewpoint of the traveler is not applicable here. A simple attempt to impart information would prove singularly monotonous, and one is driven to essay a different task; to pry into the life of the mingling races, hoping to catch something of its significance and atmosphere. In making such an attempt it is necessary at times to dig deeper than would be consistent with good taste if names were mentioned, and for this reason—in the case of certain small islands—the ancient Polynesian names have been used instead of those given on the chart. All of the islands described are to be found in the Paumotu, Society, and Hervey groups. J.N.H. C.B.N. TAHITI, April 10, 1921.

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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 764

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Author: Sean Brawley
Publisher: Lexington Books
ISBN: 0739193368
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 321

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The South Seas charts the idea of the South Seas in popular cultural productions of the English-speaking world, from the beginnings of the Western enterprise in the Pacific until the eve of the Pacific War. Building on the notion that the influences on the creation of a text, and the ways in which its audience receives the text, are essential for understanding the historical significance of particular productions, Sean Brawley and Chris Dixon explore the ways in which authors’ and producers’ ideas about the South Seas were “haunted” by others who had written on the subject, and how they in turn influenced future generations of knowledge producers. The South Seas is unique in its examination of an array of cultural texts. Along with the foundational literary texts that established and perpetuated the South Seas tradition in written form, the authorsexplore diverse cultural forms such as art, music, theater, film, fairs, platform speakers, surfing culture, and tourism.

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Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 146

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Author: Chicago Public Library
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Category : Best books
Languages : en
Pages : 178

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Author: Lucy Fischer
Publisher: Columbia University Press
ISBN: 9780231500579
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 312

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Grand, sensational, and exotic, Art Deco design was above all modern, exemplifying the majesty and boundless potential of a newly industrialized world. From department store window dressings to the illustrations in the Sears, Roebuck & Co. catalogs to the glamorous pages of Vogue and Harper's Bazar, Lucy Fischer documents the ubiquity of Art Deco in mainstream consumerism and its connection to the emergence of the "New Woman" in American society. Fischer argues that Art Deco functioned as a trademark for popular notions of femininity during a time when women were widely considered to be the primary consumers in the average household, and as the tactics of advertisers as well as the content of new magazines such as Good Housekeeping and the Woman's Home Companion increasingly catered to female buyers. While reflecting the growing prestige of the modern woman, Art Deco-inspired consumerism helped shape the image of femininity that would dominate the American imagination for decades to come. In films of the middle and late 1920s, the Art Deco aesthetic was at its most radical. Female stars such as Greta Garbo, Joan Crawford, and Myrna Loy donned sumptuous Art Deco fashions, while the directors Cecil B. DeMille, Busby Berkeley, Jacques Feyder, and Fritz Lang created cinematic worlds that were veritable Deco extravaganzas. But the style soon fell into decline, and Fischer examines the attendant taming of the female role throughout the 1930s as a growing conservatism challenged the feminist advances of an earlier generation. Progressively muted in films, the Art Deco woman—once an object of intense desire—gradually regressed toward demeaning caricatures and pantomimes of unbridled sexuality. Exploring the vision of American womanhood as it was portrayed in a large body of films and a variety of genres, from the fashionable musicals of Josephine Baker, and Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers to the fantastic settings of Metropolis, The Wizard of Oz, and Lost Horizon, Fischer reveals America's long standing fascination with Art Deco, the movement's iconic influence on cinematic expression, and how its familiar style left an indelible mark on American culture.

Author: James Norman Hall
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Category : Cook Islands
Languages : en
Pages : 354

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Author: James Norman Hall
Publisher: Good Press
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Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1836

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In James Norman Hall's 'Men Against the Sea - Book Set,' readers are immersed in a thrilling maritime adventure set in the 19th century. The book follows the gripping and harrowing tale of a group of men who are stranded at sea after their ship is wrecked, and must fight against the elements to survive. Hall's vivid descriptions and attention to detail draw readers into the heart of the action, showcasing his skillful storytelling and deep understanding of the sea. James Norman Hall, a World War I pilot and adventurer, drew on his own experiences at sea to craft this compelling narrative. His personal knowledge of maritime life and survival tactics shines through in the authenticity of the characters and their struggles. Hall's expertise in storytelling and his passion for the sea are evident throughout the book. I highly recommend 'Men Against the Sea - Book Set' to readers who enjoy high-seas adventures and tales of resilience in the face of adversity. Hall's masterful storytelling will captivate you from the first page to the last, making this book a must-read for fans of maritime literature and thrilling survival stories.

Author: American Library Association
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Category : Best books
Languages : en
Pages : 436

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