James Norman Hall: 19 books

The story is of colonists and natives on a small atoll in the South Pacific, set in the late 1800s. The island is set upon by a fierce hurricane that destroys nearly everyone and everything. The story is beautifully crafted, with a detail and richness that vividly paints each scene for the reader's imagination.

A cultural and geographical picture of Tahiti as it was during the early 20th Century. Two young Englishmen stop there on a tour of the south seas. Both fall in love with the people and landscape. This is a story of adventure, love and tragedy set in breathtaking lands of abundant vegetation and kind hearted people.

"It seemed necessary that some record of the accomplishment of the Lafayette Corps be set down, not only for the pleasure of the men who were a part of it, but the others in later days might not forget these volunteers who were among the first Americans to go to the aid of France at a time of great...

An interesting historical novel by the authors of Mutiny on the Bounty. The novel decribes the life of the Hugh Tallant, as told by himself. Hugh Tallant, an American, is convicted in London of highway robbery and as such exported as a convict to New South Wales, Australia, as part of the First Fleet....

The acclaimed novel of love and courage. An intolerant Governor sets off a series of tragic events in an idyllic Pacific paradise, disrupting the peaceful lives of newlywed islanders Terangi and Marama in this tale of brave and beautiful people... of a young outlaw and his sensuous bride... of survival,...