Typee: A Peep at Polynesian Life - Herman Melville 1944 Mayflower Classics vintage hardback March 2023 This book is 127 years

This book is 127 years old and in remarkable shape for that age

and the thrilling events that lead to the final tragic confrontation between rival war parties create an unforgettable

With handsome b/w drawings throughout by Randolph Caldecott

Decorative illustrated endpapers of Alpine scene w/children and goats in Mountains

adapting to the island and turning the absence of civilization to their advantage

Typee: A Peep at Polynesian Life - Herman Melville 1944 Mayflower Classics vintage hardback March 2023 This book is 127 yearsCondition: Acceptable: Signs of wear and consistent use. There is a slight wrinkle on the front board cloth right edge. There is a 3 inch tear at the bottom of the title page. See images for the condition of this book. Blurb: Typee is a fast moving adventure tale, an autobiographical account of the author's Polynesian stay, an examination of the nature of good and evil, and a frank exploration of sensuality and exotic ritual.