Rascals In Paradise

Author : James A. Michener,A. Grove Day
Publisher : Dial Press Trade Paperback
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-15
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780804151511

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In a thrilling collection of nonfiction adventure stories, James A. Michener returns to the most dazzling place on Earth: the islands that inspired Tales of the South Pacific. Co-written with A. Grove Day, Rascals in Paradise offers portraits of ten scandalous men and women, some infamous and some overlooked, including Sam Comstock, a mutinous sailor whose delusions of grandeur became a nightmare; Will Mariner, a golden-haired youth who used his charm to win over his captors; and William Bligh, the notorious HMS Bounty captain who may not have been the monster history remembers him as. From lifelong buccaneers to lapsed noblemen, in Michener and Day’s capable hands these rogues become the stuff of legend. BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from James A. Michener's Hawaii. Praise for Rascals in Paradise “The best book about those far-scattered islands that has appeared in a long time . . . a portfolio of rare and ruthless personalities that is calculated to make the curliest hair stand straight on end.”—The New York Times “[Combines] research and scholarship (A. Grove Day was a professor at the University of Hawaii) with a gift for spinning a yarn and depicting character (Michener, journalist and novelist, needs no introduction).”—Kirkus Reviews

Author : James Albert Michener,Arthur Grove Day
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1957
Category : Oceania
ISBN : OCLC:16344235

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Rascals in Paradise by James Albert Michener,Arthur Grove Day Pdf

Author : Jim Silke
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1996-05-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1569711410

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Rascals in Paradise by Jim Silke Pdf

Spicy Saunders is a teen-age bombshell with lots of attitude and very little clothing! She's teamed with a pair of over-the-hill Soldiers of Fortune to fulfill a deathbed vow to her father to find the mysterious River of the Arrow. To do that, they must overcome acts of angry gods, animal magnetism, and men and women of bad intentions!

Author : James A. Michener
Publisher : Dial Press Trade Paperback
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2015-07-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780812986778

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Return to Paradise by James A. Michener Pdf

James A. Michener, the master of historical fiction, revisits the scenes of his first great work, Tales of the South Pacific, the Pulitzer Prize winner that brought him international acclaim. In this sequel collection, Michener once again evokes the magic of the extraordinary isles in the Pacific—from Fiji and Guadalcanal to New Zealand and Papua New Guinea—through stories that burst with adventure, charm, and local color. For Michener’s many fans around the globe, Return to Paradise is a precious second look at a land of enchantment by one of the most gifted storytellers of the twentieth century. Praise for Return to Paradise “A brilliant book and a worthy successor to Tales of the South Pacific.”—The Atlanta Constitution “This is a book that should be read by everyone. . . . All who have seen the South Pacific will find on every page the odors of frangipani, copra, blood, and beer.”—The New York Times “There’s drama and pathos and adventure and humanity . . . and a very high degree of excellence. Michener can write.”—Kirkus Reviews

Author : James Albert Michener
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1960
Category : Oceania
ISBN : LCCN:gb60009123

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Author : James Albert Michener
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:314954356

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Rascals in paradise. (2nd printing.). by James Albert Michener Pdf

Author : James A. Michener,A. Grove Day
Publisher : Dial Press Trade Paperback
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2016-05-10
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780812986860

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Rascals in Paradise by James A. Michener,A. Grove Day Pdf

In a thrilling collection of nonfiction adventure stories, James A. Michener returns to the most dazzling place on Earth: the islands that inspired Tales of the South Pacific. Co-written with A. Grove Day, Rascals in Paradise offers portraits of ten scandalous men and women, some infamous and some overlooked, including Sam Comstock, a mutinous sailor whose delusions of grandeur became a nightmare; Will Mariner, a golden-haired youth who used his charm to win over his captors; and William Bligh, the notorious HMS Bounty captain who may not have been the monster history remembers him as. From lifelong buccaneers to lapsed noblemen, in Michener and Day’s capable hands these rogues become the stuff of legend. Praise for Rascals in Paradise “The best book about those far-scattered islands that has appeared in a long time . . . a portfolio of rare and ruthless personalities that is calculated to make the curliest hair stand straight on end.”—The New York Times “[Combines] research and scholarship (A. Grove Day was a professor at the University of Hawaii) with a gift for spinning a yarn and depicting character (Michener, journalist and novelist, needs no introduction).”—Kirkus Reviews

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:966068841

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Author : Jennifer L. Holm
Publisher : Yearling
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2011-12-27
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780375836909

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Turtle in Paradise by Jennifer L. Holm Pdf

In Jennifer L. Holm's New York Times bestselling, Newbery Honor winning middle grade historical fiction novel, life isn't like the movies. But then again, 11-year-old Turtle is no Shirley Temple. She's smart and tough and has seen enough of the world not to expect a Hollywood ending. After all, it's 1935 and jobs and money and sometimes even dreams are scarce. So when Turtle's mama gets a job housekeeping for a lady who doesn't like kids, Turtle says goodbye without a tear and heads off to Key West, Florida to live with relatives she's never met. Florida's like nothing Turtle's ever seen before though. It's hot and strange, full of rag tag boy cousins, family secrets, scams, and even buried pirate treasure! Before she knows what's happened, Turtle finds herself coming out of the shell she's spent her life building, and as she does, her world opens up in the most unexpected ways. Filled with adventure, humor and heart, Turtle in Paradise is an instant classic both boys and girls with love. Includes an Author's Note with photographs and further background on the Great Depression, as well as additional resources and websites. Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews: "Sweet, funny and superb." Starred Review, Booklist: "Just the right mixture of knowingness and hope . . . a hilarious blend of family drama seasoned with a dollop of adventure."

Author : James A. Michener
Publisher : Fawcett
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Adventure and adventurers
ISBN : 0449227227

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Rascals in Paradise by James A. Michener Pdf

Author : James A. Michener
Publisher : Dial Press
Page : 1154 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2013-11-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780804151405

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Hawaii by James A. Michener Pdf

Pulitzer Prize–winning author James A. Michener brings Hawaii’s epic history vividly to life in a classic saga that has captivated readers since its initial publication in 1959. As the volcanic Hawaiian Islands sprout from the ocean floor, the land remains untouched for centuries—until, little more than a thousand years ago, Polynesian seafarers make the perilous journey across the Pacific, flourishing in this tropical paradise according to their ancient traditions. Then, in the early nineteenth century, American missionaries arrive, bringing with them a new creed and a new way of life. Based on exhaustive research and told in Michener’s immersive prose, Hawaii is the story of disparate peoples struggling to keep their identity, live in harmony, and, ultimately, join together. BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from James A. Michener's Centennial. Praise for Hawaii “Wonderful . . . [a] mammoth epic of the islands.”—The Baltimore Sun “One novel you must not miss! A tremendous work from every point of view—thrilling, exciting, lusty, vivid, stupendous.”—Chicago Tribune “From Michener’s devotion to the islands, he has written a monumental chronicle of Hawaii, an extraordinary and fascinating novel.”—Saturday Review “Memorable . . . a superb biography of a people.”—Houston Chronicle

Author : James R. Silke,Jim Silke
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1994-11-15
Category : Science fiction comic books, strips, etc
ISBN : 1569710759

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Rascals in Paradise by James R. Silke,Jim Silke Pdf

Spicy Saunders is a teenage bombshell with plenty of attitude and very little clothing. Teamed with a pair of over-the-hill Soldiers of Fortune, she's fulfilling a death-bed vow to her father, and has to overcome acts of angry gods, animal magnetism, and men and women of bad intentions.

Author : Jim Silke
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1996-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 2841640493

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Rascals in paradise by Jim Silke Pdf

Author : Jim Silke
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:953200847

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Rascals in Paradise by Jim Silke Pdf

Author : James Albert Michener,John Kings
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1989-01-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0292776292

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Six Days in Havana by James Albert Michener,John Kings Pdf

Provides a close-up look at modern Havana thirty years after the Revolution, showing its neighborhoods, plantations, and people