San Caragua
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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: wear to jacket - now protected by mylar
San Caragua is a sharp-witted work of satire and humor by Australian author Norbert Coulehan. Set against the fictional backdrop of a South American republic, the novel serves as a comedic exploration of political volatility and the often-absurd machinations of power. Coulehan, known for his "tall tales" and seafaring adventures, uses this setting to poke fun at the grandiosity of revolutionary politics and the colorful characters drawn to the heat of the tropics. The story follows the internal upheavals of a nation where revolutions are frequent and the line between tragedy and farce is razor-thin. Through a series of high-stakes but often ridiculous scenarios, Coulehan examines the intersection of local ambition and foreign interest, all delivered with his characteristic dry Australian wit. It remains a notable example of mid-century Australian satire, capturing a sense of global wandering and the skepticism of the "larrikin" spirit.
Author: Norbert Coulehan
Format: Hardback
Published: 1955, The National Press Pty Ltd, Melbourne
Genre: Fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: wear to jacket - now protected by mylar
San Caragua is a sharp-witted work of satire and humor by Australian author Norbert Coulehan. Set against the fictional backdrop of a South American republic, the novel serves as a comedic exploration of political volatility and the often-absurd machinations of power. Coulehan, known for his "tall tales" and seafaring adventures, uses this setting to poke fun at the grandiosity of revolutionary politics and the colorful characters drawn to the heat of the tropics. The story follows the internal upheavals of a nation where revolutions are frequent and the line between tragedy and farce is razor-thin. Through a series of high-stakes but often ridiculous scenarios, Coulehan examines the intersection of local ambition and foreign interest, all delivered with his characteristic dry Australian wit. It remains a notable example of mid-century Australian satire, capturing a sense of global wandering and the skepticism of the "larrikin" spirit.