Hawaii
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, 1966
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: DJ worn and faded with light chipping around perimeter. Light denting and discolouration to spine of board. Light tanning to pastedown. Block and pages yellowed. All text legible, binding sturdy.
This sweeping historical saga chronicles the epic journey of the islands from their volcanic birth to their emergence as a modern state. The narrative weaves together the lives of diverse characters, from ancient Polynesian navigators to American missionaries and Chinese laborers, illustrating the complex tapestry of cultures that shaped the archipelago. Michener’s meticulous research presents a vivid and immersive account of human endurance, cultural clashes, and the profound beauty of the Pacific. The compelling prose captures the spirit of a land and its people, detailing centuries of transformation with an authoritative and engaging voice.
Author: James A. Michener
Binding: Hardback
Published: Secker & Warburg, 1966
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: DJ worn and faded with light chipping around perimeter. Light denting and discolouration to spine of board. Light tanning to pastedown. Block and pages yellowed. All text legible, binding sturdy.
This sweeping historical saga chronicles the epic journey of the islands from their volcanic birth to their emergence as a modern state. The narrative weaves together the lives of diverse characters, from ancient Polynesian navigators to American missionaries and Chinese laborers, illustrating the complex tapestry of cultures that shaped the archipelago. Michener’s meticulous research presents a vivid and immersive account of human endurance, cultural clashes, and the profound beauty of the Pacific. The compelling prose captures the spirit of a land and its people, detailing centuries of transformation with an authoritative and engaging voice.