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  • Omoo Chapter Chapters 75-76

    Omoo Chapter Chapters 75-76
    2026/03/09
    In which our wanderers make a leisurely exploration of the village of Partoowye, observing both the native dwellings and the ambitious yet ill-fated attempts of a Yankee carpenter to improve local architecture, before seeking access to the reclusive queen’s residence without success. Afterwards, they meet a disconsolate English ship-carpenter entangled in a romantic quandary, pay a calling upon the solitary whaler Leviathan anchored in the harbour, and muse upon her worn but steadfast appearance.
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    16 分
  • Omoo Chapter Chapters 73-74

    Omoo Chapter Chapters 73-74
    2026/03/09
    In which the weary travellers find welcome and unexpected kindness in the home of Ereemear Po-Po, a man of standing whose Christian devotion and family customs offer a rare glimpse of piety amidst the island life; refreshed by simple hospitality, meals, and new garments, they settle into an abode where native and European ways quietly mingle. As daylight reveals the tasteful simplicity of the house and the affections of its inhabitants, they are drawn into the gentle rhythms of daily life, marked by solemn prayers, shared repasts, and the crafting of a sailor’s hat adorned with a token of friendship.
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    17 分
  • Omoo Chapter Chapters 77-78

    Omoo Chapter Chapters 77-78
    2026/03/09
    In which a group of roving sailors, newly wealthy and emboldened, undertake a reckless voyage ending in shipwreck and uneasy refuge among island natives, while a cautious courtship unfolds between a doctor and the elusive daughter of the local chief. In which an unexpected encounter with a striking English lady on a spirited pony leads to an exploration of a thriving sugar plantation and the introduction of its hospitable owner, sparking admiration and curiosity in equal measure.
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    12 分
  • Omoo Chapter Chapters 71-72

    Omoo Chapter Chapters 71-72
    2026/03/08
    In which the narrator and his companions embark upon a lively departure from their island hosts, accompanied by mischievous young ladies whose frolicsome spirits enliven the voyage along the coral reefs and verdant shores. They later find shelter with a solitary hermit whose silent facade masks a curious still for brewing potent island liquor, leading to convivial yet puzzling exchanges that culminate in a perplexing theft and a reproof of his questionable hospitality.
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    18 分
  • Omoo Chapter Chapters 69-70

    Omoo Chapter Chapters 69-70
    2026/03/08
    In which a curious observer roams the fertile yet strangely neglected lands near a tropical hamlet, reflecting on the singular virtues and manifold uses of the cocoa-nut tree, that noble emblem of island life and providence. Later, amidst the hospitable company of a quaint community ruled by ancient custom, he learns the spirited arts of nocturnal fish-spearing by torchlight and delights in the daring sport of a native swing suspended above the waves.
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    15 分
  • Omoo Chapter Chapters 67-68

    Omoo Chapter Chapters 67-68
    2026/03/08
    In which a dawn departure from the valley leads the travellers along the beaches and through native dwellings, where old couples and spirited youths alike extend extraordinary Polynesian hospitality marked by frank kindness and lavish generosity. The narrative then shifts to a lively communal feast under palm boughs, rich with the sweet bounty of the tropical earth and punctuated by amusing local customs, revealing the convivial spirit and quaint naming traditions of the islanders.
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    21 分
  • Omoo Chapter Chapters 65-66

    Omoo Chapter Chapters 65-66
    2026/03/07
    In which our two wayfaring gentlemen, envisioning a pleasant permanence amongst the genial natives, devise schemes to ingratiate themselves at court and contemplate the prospects of honour and appointment beneath the tropical suns. Yet, with trust placed in a curious passport and the aim of circumnavigating the isle by beach and canoe, they prepare for a cautious and uncharted journey towards the quiet harbour town of Taloo.
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    15 分
  • Omoo Chapter Chapters 61-62

    Omoo Chapter Chapters 61-62
    2026/03/07
    In which our travellers prepare with rudimentary gear and curious attire for a journey through rugged wilderness to the secluded village of Tamai, famed for its pristine beauty and preserved customs. Upon arrival, they find a community little touched by recent changes, whose people display a healthful ease and a gentle retention of ancient, secretive pastimes awaiting the approaching night’s celebration.
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    12 分