Naked Under Capricorn
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Set against the rugged, sun-scorched landscapes of the South Pacific and Australia, this vivid work of adventure fiction chronicles the journey of a man who immerses himself in the raw, untamed world beneath the Tropic of Capricorn. Olaf Ruhen, drawing on his own deep familiarity with the region, crafts a narrative that is both richly atmospheric and authentically grounded, presenting a world where survival, identity, and the tension between civilization and wilderness collide. Naked Under Capricorn captures the spirit of a man stripped of the comforts and conventions of modern life, forced to reckon with the elemental forces of nature and the complex cultures of the indigenous peoples he encounters. Written with a lyrical yet unsentimental tone, the novel illustrates how isolation and hardship can simultaneously diminish and enlarge a person's understanding of what it means to be human. It stands as a compelling testament to Ruhen's mastery of place and his ability to render the wild beauty of the Pacific world with unmatched authority and depth.
Author: Olaf Ruhen
Format: Hardback
Published: 1982, Angus & Robertson Publishers
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Set against the rugged, sun-scorched landscapes of the South Pacific and Australia, this vivid work of adventure fiction chronicles the journey of a man who immerses himself in the raw, untamed world beneath the Tropic of Capricorn. Olaf Ruhen, drawing on his own deep familiarity with the region, crafts a narrative that is both richly atmospheric and authentically grounded, presenting a world where survival, identity, and the tension between civilization and wilderness collide. Naked Under Capricorn captures the spirit of a man stripped of the comforts and conventions of modern life, forced to reckon with the elemental forces of nature and the complex cultures of the indigenous peoples he encounters. Written with a lyrical yet unsentimental tone, the novel illustrates how isolation and hardship can simultaneously diminish and enlarge a person's understanding of what it means to be human. It stands as a compelling testament to Ruhen's mastery of place and his ability to render the wild beauty of the Pacific world with unmatched authority and depth.