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A High Wind in Jamaica
de Richard Hughes
- Usado
- near fine
- Tapa dura
- First
- Estado
- Near Fine/Very Good Indeed
- Librería
-
BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
Precio
EUR 411.88EUR 370.69
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Sobre este artículo
London: Chatto & Windus, 1929. First edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Very Good Indeed. 7.5" by 5". None. The first impression of Richard Hughes' best known novel, an interesting work on the ending of the British Empire. The first edition, first impression.In the original unclipped dustwrapper.'A High Wind in Jamaica' is a novel following the lives of the Bas-Thornton children, who are raised on a plantation in Jamaica after the emancipation of slaves in the British Empire.Written by Richard Hughes, who is best known for this novel. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart. A couple of very light marks to the boards. Spots to the fore edge. Dust wrapper with very light edge wear. Spine is age-toned, with some minor handling marks to the wraps. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with some spots to the first and last few pages. Near Fine
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
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Inventario del vendedor #
- 890P65
- Título
- A High Wind in Jamaica
- Autor
- Richard Hughes
- Ilustrador
- None
- Formato/Encuadernación
- Cloth
- Estado del libro
- Usado - Near Fine
- Estado de la sobrecubierta
- Very Good Indeed
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Edición
- First edition
- Encuadernación
- Tapa dura
- Editorial
- Chatto & Windus
- Lugar de publicación
- London
- Fecha de publicación
- 1929
- Tamaño
- 7.5" by 5"
- Palabras clave
- A High Wind in Jamaica richard hughes bas-thornton jamaica richard hughes
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Rooke Books
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BATH, Somerset
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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- Dustwrapper
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- Cloth
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- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Fine
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- Fore Edge
- The portion of a book that is opposite the spine. That part of a book which faces the wall when shelved in a traditional...
- Publisher's cloth
- A hardcover book comprised of cloth over hard pasteboard boards. ...
- First Edition
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