Michener, James A.
Caribbean
- ISBN 13:
- 9780812974928
- author:
- Michener, James A.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Random House Trade
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 688
- Dimensions:
- 138mm X 210mm
- Genre:
- Nonfiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
James A. Michener's Caribbean is a sweeping epic that brings to life the tumultuous history of the Caribbean islands. Spanning seven hundred years, the novel takes readers on a journey from the 1310 conquest of the Arawaks to the rise of Cuba's Fidel Castro, with a wealth of dramatic events and authentic characters in between.
Through Michener's magnificent prose, the essence of the islands is captured in all their awe-inspiring scope and wonder. The novel presents the Caribbean in its rich diversity, sympathizing with the struggles of the region's most oppressed and succeeding in presenting a nuanced and engaging portrayal.
With its remarkable storytelling and strong aura of truth behind the narrative, Caribbean is a compelling read that will enlighten even the most familiar American tourists to the region. This is a story that will appeal to anyone interested in the history and culture of the Caribbean.
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