The story of a shipwrecked sailor
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The story of a shipwrecked sailor
Book Details
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Publisher: Penguin
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Author: Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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Language: English
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Edition: Latest Edition
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ISBN: 9780140157550
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Pages: 128
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Cover: Paperback
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Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
About the Book:
In The Story of a Shipwrecked Sailor, Gabriel Garcia Marquez recounts a real-life event that sent shockwaves across the globe in 1955. The incident involves eight crew members of the Colombian Navy destroyer Caldas, who were swept into the Caribbean Sea. Only one man, Luis Alejandro Belasco, survived the harrowing ordeal. His account of the events, as told to Marquez, caused a scandal at the time for its startling revelations about the Navy’s negligence and the events that led to the tragedy.
Marquez's journalistic craftsmanship shines through in this gripping narrative, where he brings to life the tension, fear, and survival instinct of Belasco as he recounts his fight for life against overwhelming odds. Through his poignant prose, Marquez not only chronicles a personal survival story but also critiques the institutions involved, making it a powerful commentary on authority, responsibility, and human resilience.
This Latest Edition brings a timeless story to readers, offering both an exhilarating tale of survival and a thought-provoking exploration of truth, scandal, and the power of storytelling.
