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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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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.
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- Title High Wind in Jamaica
- Author Richard Hughes
- Binding Paperback
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers, New York
- Date May 1972
- ISBN 9780060830991 / 0060830999
- Weight 0.23 lbs (0.10 kg)
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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