Henry De Vere Stacpoole
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Henry De Vere Stacpoole (April 9, 1863 — April 12, 1951) was a Victorian period author, born in Kingstown, Ireland. A ship's doctor for more than forty years, Stacpoole was also an expert on the South Pacific islands. His many books contained detailed descriptions of the natural life and civilizations which he was so close to at home. His books include:
- The Blue Lagoon (1908)
- The Pearl Fishers (1915)
- The Man Who Lost Himself (1918)
- The Garden of God (1923) (sequel to The Blue Lagoon)
- The Gates of Morning (1925) (sequel to The Garden of God)
- Green Coral (1935)
- Men (1942)
- Mice (1945)
[edit] See also
- The Blue Lagoon, a 1949 film
- The Blue Lagoon, a 1980 film
- Return to the Blue Lagoon, a 1991 film