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English Passengers

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  • PENGUIN

  • Paru le : 28/06/2012
An electrifying modern classic - Kneale's sweeping adventure story vividly brings a past age to lifeWINNER OF THE WHITBREAD BOOK AWARD SHORTLISTED FOR... > Lire la suite
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An electrifying modern classic - Kneale's sweeping adventure story vividly brings a past age to lifeWINNER OF THE WHITBREAD BOOK AWARD SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE In 1857 when Captain Illiam Quillian Kewley and his band of rum smugglers from the Isle of Man have most of their contraband confiscated by British Customs, they are forced to put their ship up for charter. The only takers are two eccentric Englishmen who want to embark for the other side of the globe.
The Reverend Geoffrey Wilson believes the Garden of Eden was on the island of Tasmania. His travelling partner, Dr. Thomas Potter, unbeknownst to Wilson, is developing a sinister thesis about the races of men. Meanwhile, an aboriginal in Tasmania named Peevay recounts his people's struggles against the invading British. 'Deeply impressive.

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  • Date de parution : 28/06/2012
  • Editeur : PENGUIN
  • ISBN : 978-0-241-96422-4
  • EAN : 9780241964224
  • Format : ePub
  • Nb. de pages : 480 pages
  • Caractéristiques du format ePub
    • Pages : 480
    • Protection num. : Contenu protégé
Matthew Kneale - English Passengers.
English Passengers
8,99 €
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