A High Wind in Jamaica: Or, The Innocent Voyage Paperback - 2016
by Richard Hughes
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: Or, The Innocent Voyage
- Author Richard Hughes
- Binding Paperback
- Pages 168
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- Date 2016-09
- ISBN 9781532846106 / 153284610X
- Weight 0.38 lbs (0.17 kg)
- Dimensions 7.99 x 5 x 0.36 in (20.29 x 12.70 x 0.91 cm)
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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