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Caribbean By James A. Michener

Caribbean By James A. Michener

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Book Specifications
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Condition: Good
  • Publisher: Random House (1989)
  • Length: 672 pages
  • Genre: Historical Fiction
  • ISBN: 0394565614
  • LCCN: 89042785
  • OCLC: 19921004
Condition Note: A well-loved reading copy with visible shelf wear, but fully intact and structurally sound. Notes: Visible creasing, small tears and light chipping to the dust jacket.
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A James A. Michener Historical Epic of Five Centuries in the Caribbean Basin

Spanning seven hundred years from 1310 to 1989, Pulitzer Prize winner James A. Michener details the turbulent history of the Caribbean islands. Beginning with the rivalry between the peaceful Arawak and warlike Carib tribes, the narrative traces European exploration, Spanish conquistadors, British sugar plantations, and the golden age of piracy.

Interweaving historical figures like Christopher Columbus, Sir Francis Drake, Horatio Nelson, and Toussaint L'Ouverture alongside fictional family dynasties, Michener portrays the Haitian Revolution, Jamaican sugar trade, naval battles, and modern Caribbean geopolitics.

Why You’ll Love This Book

James A. Michener delivers grand historical scope, rich island geography, and vivid naval tradecraft. An essential hardcover epic for fans of Edward Rutherfurd, maritime history, and historical fiction sagas.

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