Return To Paradise

Return To Paradise

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: James A. Michener
Binding: Hardback
Published: Secker & Warburg, 1951

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Worn & faded binding, yellowed block

This compelling collection of narratives and observations transports readers to the enchanting islands of the South Pacific. It chronicles the diverse cultures, intricate histories, and breathtaking landscapes of the region through a series of vivid short stories and insightful essays. The author masterfully presents the enduring spirit of its inhabitants while also illustrating the complex impact of external forces on their traditional ways of life. With a tone that is both deeply appreciative and critically observant, the work uncovers the unique allure and persistent challenges faced by these remote paradises. This volume offers a rich tapestry of human experience, inviting contemplation on themes of identity, colonialism, and the search for utopia.

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Description

Author: James A. Michener
Binding: Hardback
Published: Secker & Warburg, 1951

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Worn & faded binding, yellowed block

This compelling collection of narratives and observations transports readers to the enchanting islands of the South Pacific. It chronicles the diverse cultures, intricate histories, and breathtaking landscapes of the region through a series of vivid short stories and insightful essays. The author masterfully presents the enduring spirit of its inhabitants while also illustrating the complex impact of external forces on their traditional ways of life. With a tone that is both deeply appreciative and critically observant, the work uncovers the unique allure and persistent challenges faced by these remote paradises. This volume offers a rich tapestry of human experience, inviting contemplation on themes of identity, colonialism, and the search for utopia.