Pirates of the Caribbean: Legends of the Brethren Court the Caribbean by Disney Books
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
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781423110385 |
| ISBN 10 | 1423110382 |
| Title | Pirates of the Caribbean: Legends of the Brethren Court the Caribbean |
| Author | Disney Books |
| Series | Legends Of The Brethren Court |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Disney Press |
| Year published | 2008-10-14 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |