A HIGH WIND IN JAMAICA (The Innocent Voyage)
by Hughes, Richard
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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Cadyville, New York, United States
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About This Item
New York and London: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1930.. 1930.. Good. - Octavo, three quarters black cloth & decorative paper covered boards. The spine is somewhat faded & the titling is illegible. ix, [1] leaf & 399 deckle-edged pages plus colophon. Illustrated with 4 black-and-white plates, including a frontispiece. A previous owner's name is penned on the front endpaper & there is a tiny stain to the title page. The bottom edges of a few leaves are roughed or lightly chipped. Good. <p>Second American edition.
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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- Bookseller
- Blue Mountain Books & Manuscripts, Ltd.
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 29808
- Title
- A HIGH WIND IN JAMAICA (The Innocent Voyage)
- Author
- Hughes, Richard
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- New York and London: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1930.
- Date Published
- 1930.
- Keywords
- LITERATURE; FICTION; NOVEL; RICHARD hUGHES; A HIGH WIND IN JAMAICA.
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Blue Mountain Books & Manuscripts, Ltd.
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Cadyville, New York
About Blue Mountain Books & Manuscripts, Ltd.
Blue Mountain Books & Manuscripts, Ltd. (incorporated 1989) is a general antiquarian book store which buys and sells collections and individual items of significance. Booksellers Ric Zank and Daniel Meunier each bring to the business over 18 years of experience in seeking out and offering for sale unusual, uncommon and rare books, autographs, and ephemera in all fields. Our office is open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and frequently later. An answering machine will take your message after hours and when we are out of the office.
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