A high wind in Jamaica by Richard Hughes
"A High Wind in Jamaica" by Richard Hughes is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in Jamaica during the time of Emancipation and provides a vivid portrayal of the aftermath of colonialism, particularly through the eyes of a family living on a decaying plantation. The focus is on the Bas-Thornton family, especially the children, as they navigate their childhood in a landscape marked by both beauty
and decay. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to the crumbling remnants of plantation life post-Emancipation. Specific focus is given to Derby Hill, once a prosperous estate, now overgrown and barely inhabited by the aging Miss Parkers. We see glimpses of life on a neighboring estate, Ferndale, highlighting the chaotic yet adventurous existence of the Bas-Thornton children amidst the backdrop of nature and remnants of the past. The children engage in exploration and play, reflecting both the innocence of childhood and the stark realities of their environment, such as encounters with local flora and fauna, the remnants of an unjust social order, and the deep inequalities embedded in Jamaican society. Such contrasting images set the stage for a rich narrative exploring themes of innocence, colonial history, and the clash between the world of children and the harsh adult realities surrounding them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hughes, Richard, 1900-1976 |
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| LoC No. | 30026402 |
| Title | A high wind in Jamaica |
| Original Publication | London: Chatto & Windus, 1929. |
| Note | Wikipedia page on this work: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_High_Wind_in_Jamaica_(novel) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | American editon (Harper & brothers) has title: The innocent voyage. |
| Credits | Susan E., David E. Brown, Andrew Butchers, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Sea stories |
| Subject | Children -- Fiction |
| Subject | Pirates -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75530 |
| Release Date | Mar 5, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1804 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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