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A High Wind in Jamaica - SIGNED with the rare wrap-around band
de Hughes, Richard
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London: Chatto and Windus, 1929. A first edition, first printing published by Chatto and Windus in 1929. A very good+ book - a little mottled to the boards - SIGNED by the Author to the title page without dedication, in a very good unclipped wrapper with some light nicks and tears and a browned spine, with a little fading - complete with the rare wrap-around band. "A High Wind in Jamaica" by Richard Hughes is a classic novel published in 1929. Set in the mid-19th century, it follows the adventures of the Bas-Thornton children, who are sent from Jamaica to England after a hurricane devastates their home. The story takes an unexpected turn when the children are captured by pirates. Hughes explores themes of innocence, morality, and the blurred lines between good and evil. The novel offers a gripping narrative that challenges conventional notions of childhood and civilisation, delving into the complexities of human behaviour in the face of adversity.
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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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- John Atkinson Books
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- Inventario del vendedor #
- 17903
- Título
- A High Wind in Jamaica - SIGNED with the rare wrap-around band
- Autor
- Hughes, Richard
- Estado del libro
- Usado
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Encuadernación
- Tapa dura
- Editorial
- Chatto and Windus
- Lugar de publicación
- London
- Fecha de publicación
- 1929
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- 0.00 libras
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