Tales of the South Pacific

The book is a hardcover edition with a dust jacket that shows signs of wear, typical of library use. There are library stamps on the title and copyright pages indicating its origins from the Public Library in Hooker, Oklahoma. The binding remains intact, but the dust jacket has visible wear and library markings.

"Tales of the South Pacific" by James A. Michener, published by The Macmillan Company in New York, 1967, is a twenty-second printing of this celebrated work. Originally published in 1947, Michener's book won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and is known for its vivid depiction of life in the South Pacific during World War II. This edition, while not a first, remains significant for collectors due to its historical context and continued popularity. The narrative, based on Michener's own experiences in the Pacific as a lieutenant commander, explores the complexities of war, nature, and human relationships. This copy is an ex-library edition, marked by stamps from the Public Library in Hooker, Oklahoma, and features a dust jacket with some wear. Despite these markings, it offers a fascinating glimpse into the book's journey through time and its continued relevance in literary history.