{"product_id":"caribbean-michener-1989-hardcover-first-edition","title":"Caribbean James A. Michener 1989 Hardcover First Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eCaribbean by James A. Michener, an epic historical novel that spans centuries of Caribbean history. From tribal conflicts on Dominica to the arrival of Columbus, from the rise of piracy to the slave revolts, from sugar plantations to modern-day island life—Michener weaves together the interconnected stories, struggles, and transformations that shaped the Caribbean region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Michener at his most ambitious: sweeping historical scope, vivid characterization, and the kind of meticulous research that brings entire worlds to life on the page. For readers who loved The Source, Hawaii, or Poland, or anyone drawn to historical epics that span continents and centuries, this hardcover is a substantial and rewarding read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Novel hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caribbean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e James A. Michener\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Random House, Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopyright:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1989\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover with dust jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 672\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.5\" H × 6\" W × 2.5\" D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0-394-56561-4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-classic-books\/products\/vintage-grapes-of-wrath-paperback-john-steinbeck\" title=\"Historical fiction, epic saga, Caribbean history\"\u003eHistorical fiction, epic saga, Caribbean history\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Franca Nucci Haynes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCartography by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jean Paul Tremblay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Very Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll 672 pages intact and readable throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages crisp and clean with no interior staining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eText block solid and secure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding sound and intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust jacket present and intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo marks or damage inside pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust jacket shows minor age and shelf wear consistent with original publication (1989)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers show expected wear from storage and handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall condition is very good for a 35+ year old hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSee all photos for detail — sold as pictured.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in 1989, Caribbean is one of Michener's most ambitious historical epics. The novel begins with the geological formation of the islands themselves and carries readers through centuries of Caribbean history—from indigenous cultures through colonial conquest, slavery, piracy, plantation economics, and into contemporary Caribbean life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book includes a detailed map of the Caribbean region and illustrations that help readers visualize the landscapes and characters central to the narrative. Michener's signature research is evident throughout: the historical events, the cultural details, and the sense of place are all grounded in meticulous fact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is ideal for readers who enjoy Michener's other epics (The Source, Centennial, Hawaii, Poland), history buffs interested in Caribbean colonial and post-colonial history, and anyone looking for a substantial, immersive historical novel. 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