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Charles B. Nordhoff

    1 février 1887 – 10 avril 1947

    Charles Bernard Nordhoff était un romancier et voyageur d'origine anglaise. Il a acquis une reconnaissance littéraire notable au XXe siècle, étant surtout célèbre pour son roman 'Mutiny on the Bounty'. Son œuvre explore souvent des récits d'aventure, enrichis par ses expériences de voyageur.

    Charles B. Nordhoff
    In Yankee Windjammers
    Botany Bay
    Millennial Hospitality II
    Mutiny on the Bounty
    Pitcairn's Island
    Men Against the Sea
    • 2024

      Focusing on accessibility, this publication by Megali is a reproduction of a historical work presented in large print. The aim is to enhance readability for individuals with impaired vision, ensuring that classic literature remains accessible to a broader audience.

      The Communistic Societies of the United States; From Personal Visit and Observation
    • 2023

      Stories of the Island World

      • 320pages
      • 12 heures de lecture

      The book is a reprint of a classic work originally published in 1857, showcasing its enduring significance in literature. It offers readers a glimpse into the themes, style, and historical context of the time, reflecting the author's unique perspective and narrative techniques. This edition allows a new audience to appreciate the text's original language and ideas, preserving its legacy for future generations.

      Stories of the Island World
    • 2022

      Emmitee Wilson Grew up on a ranch in central Texas near the Village of Sparta. He attended school at Sparta High School. The enrollment was some 155 students with only 57 students in high school. This limited enrollment placed the high school in the lowest classification of sports taking part in the state league organization. Sparta was assigned to the six men football organization. Sparta was only a small village consisting of a cotton gin, a cedar post yard, the school, and eleven houses making up the village population. In addition, to the students coming from the village the balance coming from the rural area of the district. Six-man football was the main attraction of the community life in the district. The village and community supported the football team with exaggerated enthusiasm and spirit. Emmitee served as the quarterback during his sophomore, junior, and senior years of high school. His passing ability set him apart as an outstanding athlete in the six-man football league.

      Wayward Winds of a Profession
    • 2021
    • 2003

      Pitcairn's Island

      • 356pages
      • 13 heures de lecture
      4,1(989)Évaluer

      The narrative follows Captain Bligh and 19 loyal men as they embark on a perilous 3,600-mile journey in a small open boat, showcasing extraordinary bravery and survival against the odds. In contrast, the story of Pitcairn's Island reveals a darker tale of betrayal, murder, and vengeance among the mutineers, led by Christian, and a group of Tahitians seeking refuge on a remote island. Together, these accounts highlight the complexities of human nature in extreme circumstances.

      Pitcairn's Island
    • 2003

      Millennial Hospitality II

      • 392pages
      • 14 heures de lecture
      3,8(66)Évaluer

      Millennial Hospitality II is an etiquette book for the 21 Century. It suggests how we might interact with aliens and answers many questions the readers had after reading Millennial Hospitality.

      Millennial Hospitality II
    • 1980
    • 1976
    • 1954