{"title":"Robert Dean Frisbie","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the captivating world of \u003cstrong\u003eRobert Dean Frisbie\u003c\/strong\u003e, an author renowned for his vivid portrayals and adventurous tales set in the South Pacific. Frisbie's works offer an intriguing blend of travel and adventure, whisking readers away to exotic locations and introducing them to the vibrant cultures and landscapes of remote islands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his most celebrated works, \u003cem\u003eThe Book of Puka-Puka\u003c\/em\u003e, provides a fascinating glimpse into the writer's life and experiences during his time living on the island of Puka-Puka. Authored with warmth and humour, Frisbie's narratives are filled with rich descriptions and engaging anecdotes that paint a vivid picture of island life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a seasoned traveller or an armchair explorer, Robert Dean Frisbie's books promise an immersive literary journey that captivates and educates. Dive into Frisbie's collection to experience the charm and allure of the South Seas through the eyes of a true adventurer.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-book-of-puka-puka-by-robert-dean-frisbie-9781780601410","title":"The Book of Puka-Puka","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePuka-Puka is a triangular coral reef, some seven miles in circumference with three islands. It frames a lagoon so clear that one can see the coral forests some ten fathoms below. It is the most remote, and probably the most beautiful, of all the Cook Islands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRobert Dean Frisbie was born in Ohio (1896) but his health was crippled after fighting in the First World War. In 1920, he sailed for the Southern Pacific with a library of books, a desire to live, and an ambition to write. In 1924, he travelled out to Puka-Puka and over the next four years, he wrote a series of twenty-nine articles for \u003ci\u003eAtlantic Monthly\u003c\/i\u003e, which were later gathered together to create \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Puka-Puka\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Book of Puka-Puka\u003c\/i\u003e is not about travel, it is about staying still. It is about living as a conspicuous stranger and slowly allowing yourself to become absorbed into the ways of an ancient, indigenous community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072370688236,"sku":"9781780601410","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/26800513482821.jpg?v=1765098888"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/robert-dean-frisbie.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}