"In his first book -- a classic of travel and adventure literature -- Herman Melville drew upon his experiences in the South Pacific Marquesas Islands as a month-long guest/captive of the Typee people. An anthropological study of a culture that both impressed and alarmed the author, the 1846 narrative is also the exciting story of a stranded sailor's attempts to escape from an idyllic but ultimately stultifying existence"--
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"In his first book -- a classic of travel and adventure literature -- Herman Melville drew upon his experiences in the South Pacific Marquesas Islands as a month-long guest/captive of the Typee people. An anthropological study of a culture that both impressed and alarmed the author, the 1846 narrative is also the exciting story of a stranded sailor's attempts to escape from an idyllic but ultimately stultifying existence"--
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Seller's Description:
As New with no Dust Jacket. 1578400619. 0.2 x 7.4 x 5.1 Inches; Cartoons; Illustrated paper covers. Appears as new and unread. Critique and study guide in back.; Series: Classics Illustrated; Unpaginated pages.
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Fair. Noticeably used book. Text is legible but may be soiled and have binding defects. Heavy wear to covers and pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. Possible ex library copy, with all the markings/stickers of that library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be included.
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Good. 1-57840-061-9. 1997 COPYRIGHT. COVER HAS LIGHT CREASING AND LIGHT SHELF WEAR. PAGES HAVE VERY VERY LIGHT WEAR. YOUTH. 5.25'' X 7.75''. WE USE BUBBLE MAILERS.
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Very good. No dust jacket as issued. cover shelfworn, some wear to corners of cover, pages yellowed, crease in upper right front corner; text and binding fine. 210p.; 20 cm. Wordsworth Classics..