Set at the end of the 19th century, this novel is a tale of mutiny and shipwreck. The narrator, Peder Jensen, is both competent second mate and unworldly philosopher. Esther Greenleaf Muerer has previously translated other works by Jens Bjorneboe, including Moment of Freedom.
Set at the end of the last century, a thrilling tale of mutiny and shipwreck, which bears comparison with Melville's Moby Dick or Conrad's Typhoon in its suspense and evocation of seafaring. It is also the story of mankind's voyage into the twentieth century, suspended between the empty skies and bottomless depths, dreadfully aware of the potential for self-destruction, but clinging to a belief in the preservation of a fragile humanity.
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Librería: Rosario Beach Rare Books, Mill Creek, WA, Estados Unidos de America
Softcover. Condición: Good. 1st Edition. *Veteran-Owned, Family-Run, Small Business in the Pacific Northwest* / (Norvik Press Series B: No. 11). Nº de ref. del artículo: 005740
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Librería: Vashon Island Books, Vashon, WA, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. First Paperback Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". Nº de ref. del artículo: 0850619
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Librería: Anybook.com, Lincoln, Reino Unido
Condición: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,450grams, ISBN:1870041208. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9452780
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Librería: Walden Books, London, Reino Unido
paperback. Condición: Very Good-. First English. Illustrated card wrappers; front cover lightly creased; light creasing to spine, but binding very intact; owner's name on half-title page. ; 8vo (5 1/2" x 7 1/2"); 241 pages. Nº de ref. del artículo: 25642
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Librería: Dufour Editions Inc., Wyomissing, PA, Estados Unidos de America
Trade Paperback. Condición: New. OUT-OF-PRINT. NEW AND UNUSED BUT POSSIBLY SLIGHTLY SHELF-WORN. Nº de ref. del artículo: 600609
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