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Rascals in Paradise

Rascals in Paradise

EssaysHistory
Pages
384
Published
1957
Language
English

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.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

InformativeAdventurousThought-Provoking

Genres

Essays History Travel Biography Historical Fiction Short Stories

Authors

A
A. Grove Day

writer, teacher, and authority on the history of Hawaii

J
James A. Michener

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.