A High Wind in Jamaica; or, The Innocent Voyage
by Richard Hughes (author); Vernon Watkins (foreword)
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- good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Good
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Kansas City, Missouri, United States
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About This Item
Rare paperback copy with normal light wear to the cover and edges; slight tanning. Interior pages are clean and unmarked.
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
- BooksGalore (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- BX191-AVS-2.7
- Title
- A High Wind in Jamaica; or, The Innocent Voyage
- Author
- Richard Hughes (author); Vernon Watkins (foreword)
- Format/Binding
- Glued binding
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Second Signet Classic Edition
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Signet Books
- Date Published
- 1964
- Pages
- 192
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- English Literature;