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White Shadows in the South Seas

by Frederick O'Brien

Read the complete White Shadows in the South Seas by Frederick O'Brien in 47 sections, with a B2–C1 English level estimate.

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About this book

White Shadows in the South Seas by Frederick O'Brien is available here as a complete, source-verified English public-domain edition. Its catalog subjects include O'Brien, Frederick, 1869-1932 -- Travel -- French Polynesia -- Marquesas Islands; O'Brien, Frederick, 1869-1932 -- Diaries; Hiva Oa (French Polynesia) -- Discovery and exploration. Linden organizes its 47 reading sections for browser reading and estimates the language at B2–C1.

First published
Unknown year
Language
English
Copyright status
Public domain

English level

B1–B2 · Steady progress

White Shadows in the South Seas is calibrated from 39,636 sampled words across 47 chapters: sentences average 20.8 words, 31.8% exceed 24 words and 6% of words are nine letters or longer.

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Sentence rhythm

What the prose asks

Medium-length sentences averaging 20.8 words, with 31.8% extending beyond 24 words

Vocabulary

What may slow you down

6% of sampled words contain nine or more letters; names and period vocabulary still vary by chapter

Reading rhythm

Medium commitment

Many short stopping points support flexible sessions. About 23 calm 30-minute sessions.

Suggested approach

Read with momentum

Pause at paragraph breaks, restate long sentences in your own words and use the guide for historical context

Best starting point

Begin with chapter one

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CEFR-aligned Linden estimate · high confidence · sampled full text · Calibrated 2026-09-08 · Provisional, not an exam certification.

Table of contents

47 chapters

  1. 01Opening material2 min
  2. 02CHAPTER I2 min
  3. 03CHAPTER VII2 min
  4. 04CHAPTER XIII2 min
  5. 05CHAPTER XIX2 min
  6. 06CHAPTER XXV2 min
  7. 07CHAPTER XXXI2 min
  8. 08CHAPTER XXXV3 min
  9. 09CHAPTER I · Section 26 min
  10. 10CHAPTER II14 min
  11. 11CHAPTER III11 min
  12. 12CHAPTER IV14 min
  13. 13CHAPTER V13 min
  14. 14CHAPTER VI12 min
  15. 15CHAPTER VII · Section 215 min
  16. 16CHAPTER VIII20 min
  17. 17CHAPTER IX15 min
  18. 18CHAPTER X12 min
  19. 19CHAPTER XI13 min
  20. 20CHAPTER XII12 min
  21. 21CHAPTER XIII · Section 214 min
  22. 22CHAPTER XIV12 min
  23. 23CHAPTER XV17 min
  24. 24CHAPTER XVI13 min
  25. 25CHAPTER XVII14 min
  26. 26CHAPTER XVIII14 min
  27. 27CHAPTER XIX · Section 217 min
  28. 28CHAPTER XX17 min
  29. 29CHAPTER XXI16 min
  30. 30CHAPTER XXII22 min
  31. 31CHAPTER XXIII18 min
  32. 32CHAPTER XXIV23 min
  33. 33CHAPTER XXV · Section 215 min
  34. 34CHAPTER XXVI10 min
  35. 35CHAPTER XXVII14 min
  36. 36CHAPTER XXVIII8 min
  37. 37CHAPTER XXIX22 min
  38. 38CHAPTER XXX14 min
  39. 39CHAPTER XXXI · Section 219 min
  40. 40CHAPTER XXXII14 min
  41. 41CHAPTER XXXIII22 min
  42. 42CHAPTER XXXIV12 min
  43. 43CHAPTER XXXV · Section 214 min
  44. 44CHAPTER XXXVI8 min
  45. 45CHAPTER XXXVII11 min
  46. 46CHAPTER XXXVIII8 min
  47. 47CHAPTER XXXIX8 min
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