A High Wind in Jamaica (The Innocent Voyage)
de Hughes, Richard
- Usado
- near fine
- Tapa dura
- Estado
- Near Fine/No Jacket
- Librería
-
Chico, California, United States
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Sobre este artículo
New York & London: Harper & Bros, 1930. Considered to be one of the greatest adventure stories in modern literature written in English. This is a Very Good Plus to Near Fine copy of a Later Printing (one year after the original publication). Highly decorative paper-covered boards in green and orange. Black cloth spine with gilt lettering. Clean text; 399 pages. The spine lettering is a bit faded and a there is a mild lean, else close to Fine.No dustjacket; in an archival plastic protector. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Later Printing.. Hard Cover. Near Fine/No Jacket.
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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Detalles
- Librería
- Quercus Rare Books
(US)
- Inventario del vendedor #
- 001449
- Título
- A High Wind in Jamaica (The Innocent Voyage)
- Autor
- Hughes, Richard
- Formato/Encuadernación
- Tapa dura
- Estado del libro
- Usado - Near Fine
- Estado de la sobrecubierta
- No Jacket
- Edición
- Later Printing.
- Editorial
- Harper & Bros
- Lugar de publicación
- New York & London
- Fecha de publicación
- 1930
- Catálogos del vendedor
- Modern Literature;
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Quercus Rare Books
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Chico, California
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- Fine
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