{"product_id":"2026200006825-secondhand-san-caragua","title":"San Caragua","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Wear and tear\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: wear to jacket - now protected by mylar\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSan 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.\n\nThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48810587521243,"sku":"2026200006825-SECONDHAND","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/28ae480f-d392-4b2b-befc-4acefa606798.png?v=1779805604","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200006825-secondhand-san-caragua","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}