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A High Wind in Jamaica. [In]: "Life and Letters", Edited by Desmond MacCarthy. Vol. III. No. 15. August, 1929

A High Wind in Jamaica. [In]: "Life and Letters", Edited by Desmond MacCarthy. Vol. III. No. 15. August, 1929

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A High Wind in Jamaica. [In]: "Life and Letters", Edited by Desmond MacCarthy. Vol. III. No. 15. August, 1929

by HUGHES, Richard

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London. Life and Letters. 1929, 1929. 1st Edition. Soft cover. 8vo, 21.5cm, the First Edition. pp[iii]82-242, ads., in the original patterned printed wraps, very good to fine (s1). - The first appearance of "High Wind in Jamaica", contained in whole issue of "Life and Letters

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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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Patrick McGahern Books, Inc. (ABAC) CA (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #
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Title
A High Wind in Jamaica. [In]: "Life and Letters", Edited by Desmond MacCarthy. Vol. III. No. 15. August, 1929
Author
HUGHES, Richard
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Soft cover
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Edition
1st Edition
Publisher
London. Life and Letters. 1929
Date Published
1929
Keywords
ENGLAND BRITIAN BRITISH LITERATURE MODERN FIRST EDITIONS FICTION NOVELS

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