A High Wind in Jamaica.
de HUGHES, Richard
- Usado
- Tapa dura
- First
- Estado
- Slightly cocked, with a few very slight bumps to the cloth; tight and sound in a jacket with a tanned spine and some overall lig
- Librería
-
Rochester, New York, United States
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Sobre este artículo
London:: Chatto & Windus,, 1929.. First edition.. publisher's green cloth in dust jacket.. Slightly cocked, with a few very slight bumps to the cloth; tight and sound in a jacket with a tanned spine and some overall light dust-soiling.. Small 8vo,.
Sinopsis
Richard Hughes’ A High Wind in Jamaica is the first of only three novels the author published in his lifetime. The novel tells the story of an English family, the Bas-Thorntons, living in late 19th century colonial Jamaica. When the “high wind” of a hurricane hits the island, Mr. and Mrs. Bas-Thornton decide to send their five children back to England ahead of their own return. From there, adventure ensues. In following the experiences of the children almost exclusively, Hughes takes a highly original approach into the relationship of power between adults and children. Because of this, A High Wind in Jamaica has been referred to as one of the best book for adults about children. It is also ranked 71st on Modern Library’s “100 Best” English-language novels of the 20th century.
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- Librería
- Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
(US)
- Inventario del vendedor #
- 53165
- Título
- A High Wind in Jamaica.
- Autor
- HUGHES, Richard
- Formato/Encuadernación
- Publisher's green cloth in dust jacket.
- Estado del libro
- Usado - Slightly cocked, with a few very slight bumps to the cloth; tight and sound in a jacket with a tanned spine and some overall lig
- Edición
- First edition.
- Encuadernación
- Tapa dura
- Editorial
- Chatto & Windus,
- Lugar de publicación
- London:
- Fecha de publicación
- 1929.
- Páginas
- 284 pp.
- Tamaño
- Small 8vo,
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