Set in Cuba at the time of the French Revolution, this novel aims to capture the immense changes sweeping the Caribbean at the turn of the 19th century - complete with its wars, sea-life and people. The author - who was amongst the first to use "magic realism" - has also written "The Chase".
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Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Spanish
Built around the exciting and timely theme of revolutionary-turned-tyrant. A tour de force. -- New York Times Book Review
Woven into the story is a complete history and geography of the Caribbean. -- Times Literary Supplement
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Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Seller: POQUETTE'S BOOKS, DEWITT, MI, U.S.A.
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 7691639-6
Seller: Southampton Books, Sag Harbor, NY, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Noonday Press, 1989. Octavo. Paperback. Book is very good. Seller Inventory # 514528