Typee : A Peep at Polynesian Life, During a Four Months' Residence in a Valley of Marquesas (revised Edition with a sequel); & Omoo: a Narrative of Adventures in the South Seas Volumes Bound as One
by Melville, Herman
- Used
- near fine
- Condition
- Near Fine/N/A
- Seller
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Auckland, New Zealand
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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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- Bookseller
- Ariel Books (NZ)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 14776
- Title
- Typee : A Peep at Polynesian Life, During a Four Months' Residence in a Valley of Marquesas (revised Edition with a sequel); & Omoo: a Narrative of Adventures in the South Seas Volumes Bound as One
- Author
- Melville, Herman
- Format/Binding
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- N/A
- Edition
- Re-Issue
- Publisher
- George Routledge & Co
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1850
- Size
- 12mo - over 6¾" - 7&
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