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- # CHAPTER LIII. FARMING IN POLYNESIA
## Overview
This chapter, titled "Farming in Polynesia," is part of the novel *Omoo: Adventures in the South Seas*. It was extracted from the text file "omoo.txt" and is located within the larger collection "Melville Complete Works." The chapter spans from line 7348 to 7530 of the source text.
## Context
"Farming in Polynesia" follows "CHAPTER LII. THE VALLEY OF MARTAIR" and precedes "CHAPTER LIV. SOME ACCOUNT OF THE WILD CATTLE IN POLYNESIA." The chapter is a component of Herman Melville's novel *Omoo: Adventures in the South Seas*, which is part of the comprehensive "Melville Complete Works" collection.
## Contents
This chapter details the experiences and observations related to farming practices in Polynesia. It introduces two planters, a "tall, robust Yankee" named Zeke and a "short little Cockney" referred to as Shorty, highlighting their contrasting personalities and work ethics. The narrative describes the challenging process of clearing and cultivating land, emphasizing the difficulty of removing stubborn roots. It also touches upon the local agricultural methods, including the discussion of why plows are not used and the suitability of heavy hoes for the dense, root-filled soil. The chapter includes descriptions of the midday heat and the characters' attempts to manage the labor and the environment.
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