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Rascals in Paradise

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1957400 pagesDial Press Trade Paperback

Synopsis

This collection presents ten historical adventure stories set across the Pacific islands. Co-written by James A. Michener and Arthur Grove Day, these nonfiction tales explore the lives and events of historical figures in this vibrant region. Readers will discover fascinating accounts of rogues, vagabonds, and immigrants who shaped the history of Oceania.

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James A. Michener was born in 1907 and raised by a Quaker woman in Pennsylvania. During World War II he served with the U.S. Navy and traveled across the Pacific. His Tales of the South Pacific won the Pulitzer Prize in 1947. He lived with his wife in Austin, Texas. He was director of the Texas Center for Writers at the University of Texas.

writer, teacher, and authority on the history of Hawaii

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James A. MichenerCameo
Arthur Grove DayCameo

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