James Norman Hall
James Norman Hall was an American writer best known for The Bounty Trilogy, three historical novels he wrote with Charles Nordhoff: Mutiny on the Bounty (1932), Men Against the Sea (1934) and Pitcairn's Island (1934). During World War I, Hall had the distinction of serving in the militaries of three Western allies: Great Britain as an infantryman, and then France and the United States as an aviator. His awards include the Croix de Guerre, the Médaille Militaire, the Légion d'Honneur and the Distinguished Service Cross. After the war, Hall spent much of his life on the island of Tahiti, where he and Nordhoff wrote a number of successful adventure books, many adapted for film. He was also the father of Conrad L. Hall, regarded as one of the ten most influential cinematographers in film history.
High Adventure: A Narrative of Air Fighting in France
Amidst skies of war, youthful American pilots chase adventure and forge friendships as they learn to combat a brutal reality during World War I.
By James Norman Hall
Faery Lands of the South Seas
Embark on a journey to the South Pacific through the eyes of intrepid travelers, as they uncover the allure of remote islands and their captivating cultures.
By James Norman Hall
Faery Lands of the South Seas
Two men leave post-war life behind and journey to the remote islands of the South Pacific, discovering untouched lands and ancient cultures.
By James Norman Hall
Kitchener's Mob: Adventures of an American in the British Army
An eager American enlists in the British Army amidst World War I and gets a raw taste of war coupled with heartwarming camaraderie.
By James Norman Hall