A High Wind in Jamaica
by Hughes, Richard
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- Very Good
- Condition
- Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0940322153
- ISBN 13
- 9780940322158
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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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- Bookseller
- BooksRun (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 0940322153-8-1
- Title
- A High Wind in Jamaica
- Author
- Hughes, Richard
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Later prt.
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0940322153
- ISBN 13
- 9780940322158
- Publisher
- NYRB Classics
- Place of Publication
- New York, New York, U.s.a.
- This edition first published
- 1999-09-30