Charriere, Henri
Papillon (Harper Perennial Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780007179961
- author:
- Charriere, Henri
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harper Perennial
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 688
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 3.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Papillon is a gripping memoir of survival and adventure, recounting the true story of a man's nine daring escapes from a notorious prison. After being sent to the penal colony of French Guiana, Papillon made his first break, embarking on a perilous journey of over 1,000 miles in an open boat.
Recaptured and subjected to solitary confinement, Papillon was eventually sent to Devil's Island, a notorious prison infamous for its brutality and disease. Yet, he continued to find ways to escape, living through many fantastic adventures while on the run, including a remarkable sojourn with South American Indians.
This vivid and intense story is a testament to human endurance, filled with tension, adventure, and high excitement. With its harrowing tale of survival and escape, Papillon is a gripping read that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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