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A High Wind in Jamaica - by Richard Hughes (Hardcover)

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  • When the five Bas-Thornton children embark on an ocean voyage from their Jamaican plantation to England, their ship is captured by pirates.
  • Author(s): Richard Hughes
  • 182 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Sea Stories

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When the five Bas-Thornton children are sent on an ocean voyage from their Jamaican plantation to England, their ship is captured by pirates. Rather than portraying them as helpless victims, Richard Hughes delves into the complex psychological effects of their captivity, revealing them to be morally ambiguous and more than capable of violent actions. Still echoing through other modern classics, A High Wind in Jamaica spearheaded the thematic exploration of lost innocence and is often heralded as the literary predecessor to Lord of the Flies.



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When the five Bas-Thornton children embark on an ocean voyage from their Jamaican plantation to England, their ship is captured by pirates. Rather than portraying them as helpless victims, Richard Hughes delves into the complex psychological effects of their captivity, revealing them to be morally ambiguous and more than capable of violent actions. Still echoing through other modern classics, A High Wind in Jamaica spearheaded the thematic exploration of lost innocence and is often heralded as the literary predecessor to Lord of the Flies

Richard Hughes's 1929 novel, originally titled The Innocent Voyage, presents a compelling and disturbing subversion of the traditional child protagonist. The story explores themes of lost innocence and the profound impact of trauma as the children navigate a world of shifting morality. The shocking narrative culminates in the pirates' trial, where the children's testimony, particularly that of Emily, leads to a tragic and unjust outcome, forcing readers to re-examine their assumptions about childhood, innocence, and morality.

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Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.0 Inches (W) x .56 Inches (D)
Weight: .68 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 182
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Sea Stories
Publisher: Mint Editions
Format: Hardcover
Author: Richard Hughes
Language: English
Street Date: November 11, 2025
TCIN: 1006650685
UPC: 9798888976937
Item Number (DPCI): 247-51-8217
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.68 pounds
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