The sensational sequel to `Papillon'. `Banco' continues the adventures of Henri Charriere - nicknamed Papillon - in Venezuela, where he has finally won his freedom after thirteen years of escape and imprisonment. Despite his resolve to become an honest man, Charriere is soon involved in hair-raiding exploits with goldminers, gamblers, bank-robbers and revolutionaries - robbing and being robbed, his lust for life as strong as ever. He also runs night clubs in Caracas until an earthquake ruins him in 1967 - when he ...
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The sensational sequel to `Papillon'. `Banco' continues the adventures of Henri Charriere - nicknamed Papillon - in Venezuela, where he has finally won his freedom after thirteen years of escape and imprisonment. Despite his resolve to become an honest man, Charriere is soon involved in hair-raiding exploits with goldminers, gamblers, bank-robbers and revolutionaries - robbing and being robbed, his lust for life as strong as ever. He also runs night clubs in Caracas until an earthquake ruins him in 1967 - when he decides to write the book that brings his international fame.
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Add this copy of Banco; : the Further Adventures of Papillon to cart. $22.18, fair condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Baltimore rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Halethorpe, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1973 by Hart-Davis, MacGibbon.
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Used: Good. Prompt shipment, with tracking. we ship in CLEAN SECURE boxes Biography: General: GOOD HARDCOVER WITH DUST JACKET, MINOR NICKS AND CREASES, CLEAN PAGES THROUGHOUT, PROMPT SHIPPING WITH TRACKING.
Cherrier does it again! The wonderful writing style of Papillon is continued with the further adventures of this fascinating mans' life. Including the re-visitation of the very nightmare that shaped the oddessy of his adult life. A good read for those familiar with the story of Papillon.