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Book Synopsis: 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
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Experience the thrill of adventure in the most captivating place on Earth with Rascals in Paradise! This extraordinary collection of nonfiction tales by James A. Michener, co-written with A. Grove Day, takes you on a journey to the enchanting islands that inspired Tales of the South Pacific. Discover the scandalous lives of ten captivating individuals, from mutinous sailors to seductive youth.
Delve into the gripping story of Sam Comstock, a sailor consumed by delusions of grandeur that turned his dreams into nightmares. Be captivated by the charm and cunning of Will Mariner, a golden-haired youth who used his wit to win over his captors. Challenge the historical narrative as you explore the controversial life of William Bligh, the infamous captain of HMS Bounty.
With Michener and Day's exceptional storytelling abilities, these rogues come alive on the pages, becoming legends in their own right. Impeccably researched and masterfully crafted, Rascals in Paradise is a must-read for anyone seeking thrilling tales of adventure and unbridled drama.
BONUS: As an added treat, this edition includes an exclusive excerpt from James A. Michener's acclaimed novel, Hawaii. Take a deeper dive into Michener's captivating world and lose yourself in the captivating beauty of the islands.
Don't miss your chance to be swept away by the gripping accounts of rare and ruthless personalities. Get your copy of Rascals in Paradise today and escape into a world filled with treacherous buccaneers and fallen noblemen. Your hair will stand on end as you uncover the hidden secrets of the islands that have captivated imaginations for centuries.
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