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Hackman, Gene; Lenihan, Daniel
Language: English
Published by Signet Books, 2000
- Softcover
- Used
Seller: Goodwill of Colorado, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, U.S.A.Goodwill of Colorado
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Condition: Used - Good
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All pages and cover are intact. Dust jacket included if applicable, though it may be missing on hardcover editions. Spine and cover may show minor signs of wear including scuff marks, curls or bends to corners as well as cosmetic blemishes including stickers. Pages may contain limited notes or highlighting. "From the library of" labels may be present. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set packaging may be missing. Bundled media e.g., CDs, DVDs, access codes may not be included.
Seller Inventory # COLV.0451202112.G
- Title
- Wake of the Perdido Star
- Author
- Hackman, Gene; Lenihan, Daniel
- Publisher
- Signet Books
- Publication year
- 2000
- Condition
- good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0451202112
- ISBN 13
- 9780451202116
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Review
"Intriguing coming-of-age adventure full of information about early 19th century diving, salvage, and piracy." --"Publishers Weekly"
"A robust seafaring yarn that is equal parts Jack London and Robert Louis Stevenson--with a touch of Steven Spielberg thrown in...complete with a slam-bang finale." --"Winston-Salem Journal"
"An American swashbuckler with rousing derring-do" --"Kirkus Reviews"
"If you're a devoted reader of the seafaring tales of Patrick O'Brian, or count "Treasure Island" as one of your favorites, "Wake of the Perdido Star" is well worth the effort. Chock full of pirates, sea battles, shipwrecks and adventure...Brutally realistic." --"Providence Sunday Journal"
"Thrilling. ... A swashbuckling tale, full of action."--Chattanooga Times
"A swashbuckling sea yarn."--San Francisco Chronicle
"The strong plot carries such momentum that it is sure to satisfy readers looking for a good yarn.--Booklist
"A robust sea-faring yarn. ... A fun-filled adventure...complete with a slam-bang finale."--Winston-Salem Journal
"A page-turner, a corker, a cracking good yarn."--Associated Press
"Fast-paced and exciting."--Cleveland Plain Dealer
"A fun, rousing tale. ... Chock full of pirates, sea battles, shipwrecks, and adventure."--Providence Journal
"An American swashbuckler with satisfying action and rousing derring-do."--Kirkus Reviews
An adventure story that earns its place in the esteemed company of such seafaring sagas as "Moby Dick" and "Mutiny on the Bounty." --San Diego Union-Tribune"
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