Papillon
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Henri Charrière
Binding: Hardback
Published: World Books, London, 1971
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Some moisture damage on DJ.
A gripping memoir of escape and survival, Papillon chronicles the incredible true story of Henri Charrière, a man wrongly convicted of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment in the penal colony of French Guiana. This harrowing narrative details his relentless attempts to break free from the brutal confines of Devil's Island, a place from which no one was thought to escape. The account presents a testament to the indomitable human spirit, illustrating Charrière's cunning, resilience, and unwavering will to regain his freedom against insurmountable odds. Readers will find themselves immersed in a world of desperate courage and ingenious planning, as the author recounts his extraordinary journey across continents. It is a powerful and unforgettable saga of adventure and the fight for justice.
Author: Henri Charrière
Binding: Hardback
Published: World Books, London, 1971
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Some moisture damage on DJ.
A gripping memoir of escape and survival, Papillon chronicles the incredible true story of Henri Charrière, a man wrongly convicted of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment in the penal colony of French Guiana. This harrowing narrative details his relentless attempts to break free from the brutal confines of Devil's Island, a place from which no one was thought to escape. The account presents a testament to the indomitable human spirit, illustrating Charrière's cunning, resilience, and unwavering will to regain his freedom against insurmountable odds. Readers will find themselves immersed in a world of desperate courage and ingenious planning, as the author recounts his extraordinary journey across continents. It is a powerful and unforgettable saga of adventure and the fight for justice.