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A High Wind in Jamaica (The Innocent Voyage)

by Hughes, Richard

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  • Hardcover
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Near Fine/No Jacket
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About This Item

New York & London: Harper & Bros, 1930. Considered to be one of the greatest adventure stories in modern literature written in English. This is a Very Good Plus to Near Fine copy of a Later Printing (one year after the original publication). Highly decorative paper-covered boards in green and orange. Black cloth spine with gilt lettering. Clean text; 399 pages. The spine lettering is a bit faded and a there is a mild lean, else close to Fine.No dustjacket; in an archival plastic protector. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Later Printing.. Hard Cover. Near Fine/No Jacket.

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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Bookseller
Quercus Rare Books US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
001449
Title
A High Wind in Jamaica (The Innocent Voyage)
Author
Hughes, Richard
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition
No Jacket
Edition
Later Printing.
Publisher
Harper & Bros
Place of Publication
New York & London
Date Published
1930
Bookseller catalogs
Modern Literature;

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Gilt
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