About this book
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.
First Edition Identification
Chatto and Windus first published A High Wind in Jamaica in late 1929. Bound in green cloth, the 283-page first editions contain no additional printings listed on the copyright page.
Details
- Title A High Wind in Jamaica
- Author Hughes, Richard
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reprint
- Publisher Panther /Grafton, St Albans
- Date 1976
- ISBN 9780586044254
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A High Wind in Jamaica
by Hughes, Richard
- Used
- Condition
- Used - Good
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780586044254 / 0586044256
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Dunfermline, Fife, United Kingdom
- Item Price
-
NZ$8.94NZ$17.02 shipping to USA