A High Wind in Jamaica.
by HUGHES, Richard
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Slightly cocked, with a few very slight bumps to the cloth; tight and sound in a jacket with a tanned spine and some overall lig
- Seller
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Rochester, New York, United States
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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
- Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 53165
- Title
- A High Wind in Jamaica.
- Author
- HUGHES, Richard
- Format/Binding
- Publisher's green cloth in dust jacket.
- Book Condition
- Used - Slightly cocked, with a few very slight bumps to the cloth; tight and sound in a jacket with a tanned spine and some overall lig
- Edition
- First edition.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Chatto & Windus,
- Place of Publication
- London:
- Date Published
- 1929.
- Pages
- 284 pp.
- Size
- Small 8vo,
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