On the high seas of the Caribbean, a family of English children is set loose - sent by their parents from their home in Jamaica to receive the civilising effects of England. When their ship is captured by pirates, the thrilling cruise continues as the children transfer their affections from one batch of sailors to another. Innocence is their protection, but as life in the care of pirates reveals its dangers, the events which unfold begin to take on a savagely detached quality. Writers' reviews for A High Wind in Jamaica: ...
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On the high seas of the Caribbean, a family of English children is set loose - sent by their parents from their home in Jamaica to receive the civilising effects of England. When their ship is captured by pirates, the thrilling cruise continues as the children transfer their affections from one batch of sailors to another. Innocence is their protection, but as life in the care of pirates reveals its dangers, the events which unfold begin to take on a savagely detached quality. Writers' reviews for A High Wind in Jamaica: 'One of my all time favourite books' Ann Patchett 'I wouldn't let a 14-year-old near it' Meg Rosoff 'I read the whole thing in one gulp. It was remarkable. Tiny. Crazy. I felt just like I did as a kid.' Andrew Sean Greer 'When I really like a book I'll sometimes read a passage or two aloud to whoever's nearby; this one I'd happily recite cover-to-cover' Imogen Hermes Gowar 'A thrillingly good book' Martin Amis
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Add this copy of A High Wind in Jamaica (Vintage Hughes) to cart. $9.45, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2002 by Vintage Books.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 250grams, ISBN: 9780099437437.
Add this copy of A High Wind in Jamaica to cart. $12.05, new condition, Sold by Books2anywhere rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Fairford, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2002 by Vintage Publishing.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
Add this copy of A High Wind in Jamaica to cart. $12.93, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1966 by Penguin Books.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 200grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of A High Wind in Jamaica to cart. $13.03, new condition, Sold by Books2anywhere rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Fairford, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2023 by Nighthawk Books.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
Add this copy of A High Wind in Jamaica to cart. $13.07, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1929 by Chatto and Windus.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 300grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of A High Wind in Jamaica to cart. $14.83, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1941 by Evergreen Books.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 200grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of A High Wind in Jamaica to cart. $30.28, very good condition, Sold by Idlegenius Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from London, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1929 by Chatto & Windus.
Add this copy of A High Wind in Jamaica to cart. $38.87, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1931 by Chatto and Windus.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 350grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of A High Wind in Jamaica to cart. $368.01, very good condition, Sold by Rooke Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from BATH, SOMERSET, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1929 by Chatto & Windus.
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None. Very Good Indeed in Very Good Indeed jacket. The first edition of Richard Hughes' best known novel, reviewed as 'a thrillingly good book' by Martin Amis. The first edition, first impression, in the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper. In Hughes's thrilling novel, a Jamaican colonial family sends its children to Britain for proper schooling, but their ship is captured by pirates, who gradually form an attachment to the children. The book received much criticism at the time of publication, due to the severity of the perils faced by the children in the novel. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with price unclipped dust wrapper. Light shelf wear to back strip head, and minor bumps to back strip tail, otherwise externally excellent. Dust wrapper back strip and wrap perimeters lightly age toned. Light chipping to back strip head. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good Indeed.
Add this copy of A High Wind in Jamaica (Panther S. ) to cart. $4.94, very good condition, Sold by Goldstone Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Ammanford, CARMS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1998 by The Harvill Press.
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Very good. All orders are dispatched within 1 working day from our UK warehouse. Established in 2004, we are dedicated to recycling unwanted books on behalf of a number of UK charities who benefit from added revenue through the sale of their books plus huge savings in waste disposal. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied.
