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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9781606937877
ISBN: 1606937871
Label: Eloquent Books
Manufacturer: Eloquent Books
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 400
Publication Date: April 13, 2009
Publisher: Eloquent Books
Studio: Eloquent Books
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"Rarely does a historical novel capture the vernacular, imagery and excitement of an entire era like Gunter Swoboda's Mountains Of The Sea. As a surfer, historian and working professional Gunter has successfully synthesized his career, his chosen sport and his passion for adventure and writing into an engaging story of murder, intrigue, high-seas adventure, friendship and, ultimately, love. From its opening pages, Mountains Of The Sea ably transports the reader from the lofty realms of European aristocrats into the colorful, exotic and sometimes dangerous life of an intrepid foreigner in the Pacific Islands at the point of pre-colonial European contact. This is a novel that reads as both entertaining and educational. Extraordinary and masterful writing from a potent new voice in modern literature."-Tom Kamaki Linker, B.ED., M.A A watershed of epic proportions as Walter Beaumont faces the many moods of an ocean culture that is the center of the Hawaiian World and comes face to face with political intrigue, war and the most enigmatic experience for an English aristocrat-that of riding the giant swells of Hawai'i. Author Bio: Gunter O. Swoboda has invested more than thirty years of learning the art and culture of both ancient and modern surfing. His interest in Polynesian culture has taken him from his home on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, Australia to the fabled islands of Hawai'i. He is a husband, father, friend, historian, psychologist and practicing psychotherapist in Mona Vale.
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Never before have I experienced a historical novel this exciting. Gunter has blended wonderfully his enthusiasm of adventure into a beautifully crafted story. The writing is descriptive with details it almost seems you are seeing everything with your eyes. I followed Walter and was almost jealous when he was in love with Lani but another side of me was happy for him. The story makes one aware of their self-worth; that is to say, using your hidden talents to bring about positive changes to one's life. ... Read More
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From the aristocracy of Europe to the Pacific Islands! The writer takes the reader through so many adventures both on the sea and in the beautiful Pacific Islands. It has all the elements of a great read - it is thrilling, it has romance, it has danger. The writer has done his homework and it is a step back through history, one that you won't want to leave!
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There are many strengths to this story, its plot is exciting, descriptions impeccable and educational in regards to late 18th Century life both European and that of Pacific Islanders, and the journey's inherent mysticism keeps the reader turning pages through dramatic action-oriented situations that will have you at once at attention, at other times more reflective and genuine in moment accomplished through characters colorful, interesting; round, and you will embrace them.
Of course the ... Read More
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Mountains of the Sea, by Gunter O. Swoboda
Gunter O. Swoboda's `Mountains of the Sea' begins in 1776 England, with Walter Beaumont wasting his privileged social position in a dissipated life of drinking, opium abuse, and whoring, making no use of his artistic talent. When the story ends, Walter is an accepted member of a Hawai'ian community on Oahu, a responsible and loving husband and father, honored for his skills as an artist, warrior, and surfer. How his life is transformed is the meat ... Read More
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Mountains of the Sea is a heart pounding thrilling journey to the exotic South Sea Islands. The first chapter had me concerned because it described life in a house of ill repute. However, my concerns were dispelled as the journey began with the detailed and realistic sea adventure. It brought back memories of my first sea experience and sea sickness. The author next painted such a detailed and informative life on the Islands that I forgot that it was a fictional novel and not an historical account. The ... Read More
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