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HAWAII, James Michener, 1ST EDITION & PRINTING, Random House, 1959

Description: Here on offer is a very nice copy of James Michener's early historical novel, Hawaii, the publication of which coincided with Hawaii becoming the 50th state. It is the basis for the 1966 film of the same name. This copy is a 1st trade edition, 1st printing of the work published by Random House in 1959. The dust jacket is protected from further wear by a Mylar sleeve. ****************************************************************************************************************** "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. 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" /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// James Albert Michener (February 3, 1907 – October 16, 1997) was an American writer. He wrote more than 40 books, most of which were long, fictional family sagas covering the lives of many generations, set in particular geographic locales and incorporating detailed history. Many of his works were bestsellers and were chosen by the Book of the Month Club; he was known for the meticulous research that went into his books. Michener's books include Tales of the South Pacific, for which he won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1948; Hawaii; The Drifters; Centennial; The Source; The Fires of Spring; Chesapeake; Caribbean; Caravans; Alaska; Texas; Space; Poland; and The Bridges at Toko-ri. His non-fiction works include Iberia, about his travels in Spain and Portugal; his memoir, The World Is My Home; and Sports in America. Return to Paradise combines fictional short stories with Michener's factual descriptions of the Pacific areas where they take place. His first book was adapted as the popular Broadway musical South Pacific, by Rodgers and Hammerstein, and later as eponymous feature films in 1958 and 2001, adding to his financial success. A number of his other stories and novels were adapted for films and TV series. He also wrote Presidential Lottery: The Reckless Gamble in Our Electoral System, in which he condemned the United States' Electoral College system. It was published in 1969, and republished in 2014 and 2016. The above text was taken from, respectively, Random House publishing (via Google Books) and Wikipedia.[Michener, James A.. Hawaii: A Novel. United Kingdom: Random House Publishing Group, 2013.]

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Binding: Hardcover

Language: English

Special Attributes: 1st Edition

Author: James Michener

Publisher: Random House

Topic: Literature, Modern

Subject: Literature & Fiction

Original/Facsimile: Original

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