Typee: a peep at Polynesian life. During a four month's residence in a valley of the Marquesas. The revised edition, with a sequel
by Melville, Herman
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New York: Wiley & Putnam; London: John Murray, 1847. First edition, fourth printing of the revised edition of the author's first book, 2 vols. in 1, as issued, 8vo, pp. xiv, 149, [5], [151]-307, [1], plus 9 pages of ads paged [15]-xxiii; integral frontispiece map; recent quarter calf-backed marbled boards, gilt-ruled spine in 6 compartments, red morocco label in one; endpapers foxed, very good. BAL 13654; Wright 1, 1869.
Synopsis
Typee is American writer Herman Melville's first book, partly based on his actual experiences as a captive on Nuku Hiva (which Melville spelled as Nukuheva) in the South Pacific Marquesas Islands and the title comes from a valley there called Tai Pi Vai. It was Melville's most popular work during his lifetime; for 19th century readers his career seemed to go downhill afterwards, but during the early 20th century it was seen as just the beginning of a career that peaked with Moby-Dick (1851).
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- Title
- Typee: a peep at Polynesian life. During a four month's residence in a valley of the Marquesas. The revised edition, with a sequel
- Author
- Melville, Herman
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Wiley & Putnam; London: John Murray
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1847
- Keywords
- Polynesia , Typee , Marquesas , Nautical
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