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A High Wind in Jamaica (Modern Library #112.2)
by HUGHES, Richard
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good- in Very Good- dust jacket
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About This Item
New York: The Modern Library / Random House. Very Good- in Very Good- dust jacket. [c.1955]. Hardcover. A Modern Library reprint edition of the adventure novel by Richard Hughes. This is the story of a group of children who are sent from their home in Jamaica to live in England. Along the way, their ship is seized by pirates and the children experience harrowing events as they are forced to live on the pirate ship. With an introduction by Isabel Paterson, and four black & white illustrations by Amy Drevenstedt. Originally published under the title "The Innocent Voyage." This work was named to the Modern Library list of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century. --- In Toledano spine 8 / pale green cloth / gilt titling on green spine & cover blocks / green topstain / grey Kent endpapers / jacket style i, verso lists 372 titles in ML catalog. Likely published c.1955 (though 1932 date appears in book). ML #112.2. --- With some discoloration to lower corner of cloth, inkings to front free endpaper and title page, otherwise a sound, bright copy. Price-clipped dust jacket with chips and a few tears to edges, partial gold star sticker affixed to front panel, else intact, bright and wrapped in removable archival mylar protector.; 12mo - 7 to 7-1/2 in. tall; xxii, (2), 399 pages .
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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- Bluebird Books
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- Title
- A High Wind in Jamaica (Modern Library #112.2)
- Author
- HUGHES, Richard
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good- in Very Good- dust jacket
- Publisher
- The Modern Library / Random House
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- [c.1955]
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- Verso
- The page bound on the left side of a book, opposite to the recto page.
- Reprint
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- Jacket
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- Spine
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- Gilt
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- Edges
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- 12mo
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- Cloth
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- Title Page
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