Explores the history and culture of the Hawaiian people for a rich, immersive read
Features diverse characters including Polynesians, missionaries, and immigrants for a multifaceted narrative
Written by James Michener, a renowned author known for epic historical novels
Lush, exotic descriptions create a vivid picture of the Pacific islands
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"[A] mammoth epic of the islands, [a] vast panorama, wonderful." THE BALTIMORE SUN America's preeminent storyteller, James Michener, introduced an entire generation of readers to a lush, exotic world in the Pacific with this classic novel. But it is also a novel about people, people of strength and character; the Polynesians; the fragile mi