A High Wind in Jamaica
by Hughes, Richard
- Used
- near fine
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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Whitby, Ontario, Canada
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Synopsis
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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Details
- Bookseller
- Minotavros Books (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 012753
- Title
- A High Wind in Jamaica
- Author
- Hughes, Richard
- Format/Binding
- Soft cover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Time Incorporated
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1963
- Keywords
- Fiction, novels, Richard Hughes, historical fiction, Jamaica, pirate fiction
- Bookseller catalogs
- Fiction; Historical Fiction;
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