The Happy Isles Of Oceania: Paddling the Pacific - Hardcover

Theroux, Paul

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0399137262 ISBN 13: 9780399137266

Publisher: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1992

Synopsis

The author of The Mosquito Coast recounts his journey to the islands of the Pacific, describing the people, landscape, and wildlife he encounters in New Zealand, Australia, New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and Fiji. 100,000 first printing. $90,000 ad/promo.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

"Possibly his best travel book...an observant and frequently hilarious account of a trip that took him to 51 Pacific Islands."
TIME
Renowned travel writer and novelist Paul Theroux has been many places in his life and tried almost everything. But this trip in and around the lands of the Pacific may be his boldest, most fascinating yet. From New Zealand's rain forests, to crocodile-infested New Guinea, over isolated atolls, through dirty harbors, daring weather and coastlines, he travels by Kayak wherever the winds take him--and what he discovers is the world to explore and try to understand.

About the Author:

PAUL THEROUX is the author of many highly acclaimed books. His novels include The Lower River and The Mosquito Coast, and his renowned travel books include Ghost Train to the Eastern Star and Dark Star Safari. He lives in Hawaii and Cape Cod.

About this edition

• Publisher: G. P. Putnam's Sons
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 0399137262
• ISBN 13: 9780399137266
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 528