The Happy Isles of Oceania: Paddling the Pacific, by Theroux, Paul
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The Happy Isles of Oceania: Paddling the Pacific, by Theroux, Paul. G.P. Putnam's Sons: New York, 1992. Edition: First edition with full number line. ISBN: 0399137262. Hardcover, 8vo, 328 pages. Quarter bound in black cloth over tan paper-covered boards; gilt lettering and decorative rules on spine; gilt facsimile author's signature on cover; front end paper is a map of Oceania with Australia to the west, Hawaiian Islands to the north, and Easter Island to the east; back end papers contain thirteen insets of island groups contained in the area shown on the front end papers.

Condition: Near Fine in a Near Fine jacket. Lower spine end lightly bumped; jacket lightly rubbed on back with a small amount of wear along margins.

Contents: Publisher's Note:

Theroux's narrative of his travels to 51 Pacific islands. 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.