Caribbean, Paperback
Descriere
In this acclaimed classic novel, James A. Michener sweeps readers off to the Caribbean, bringing to life the eternal allure and tumultuous history of this glittering string of islands. From the 1310 conquest of the Arawaks by cannibals to the decline of the Mayan empire, from Columbus's arrival to buccaneer Henry Morgan's notorious reign, from the bloody slave revolt on Haiti to the rise of Cuba's Fidel Castro, Caribbean packs seven hundred dramatic years into a tale teeming with revolution and romance, authentic characters and thunderous destinies. Through absorbing, magnificent prose, Michener captures the essence of the islands in all of their awe-inspiring scope and wonder. Praise for Caribbean ""Michener is a master.""--Boston Herald ""A grand epic . . .James A. Michener] sympathizes with the struggles of the region's most oppressed, and succeeds in presenting the Caribbean in its rich diversity.""--The Plain Dealer ""Remarkable and praiseworthy . . . utterly engaging.""--The Washington Post Book World ""Even American tourists familiar with some of the serene islands will find themselves enlightened. . . . In Caribbean, there appears to be a strong aura of truth behind the storytelling.""--The New York Times
Despre autor
James Albert Michener a fost un scriitor american. A scris mai mult de 40 de cărți, dintre care majoritatea au fost saga familiale fictive lungi, care acoperă viețile mai multor generații, plasate în anumite locuri geografice și care includ istoria detaliată.
