Rascals in Paradise
Rascals in Paradise by James A. Michener, published by Random House Publishing Group on May 10, 2016, is a reprint edition comprising 400 pages. This collection of nonfiction adventure stories explores the captivating islands that inspired Michener’s earlier work, Tales of the South Pacific. Co-written with A. Grove Day, the book presents vivid portraits of ten intriguing figures, ranging from infamous characters to lesser-known personalities, each with their own unique tales of adventure and misfortune.
Readers will encounter a diverse array of historical figures, including the mutinous sailor Sam Comstock and the charming Will Mariner, alongside the notorious Captain William Bligh. The narratives delve into themes of travel, adventure, and the complex histories of these individuals, revealing how their lives became intertwined with the ecosystems and habitats of the Pacific islands. Rascals in Paradise offers a blend of history and exploration, inviting readers to discover the legendary stories of these rogues.
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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.
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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