Last hummingbird west of Chile / Nicholas Ruddock.
Last hummingbird west of Chile / Nicholas Ruddock.
By
:
Ruddock, Nicholas.
Publication Date
:
2021
Publication Information
:
St. John's, N.L. : Breakwater books,
Physical Description
:
289 p.
Subject Term
:
Adventure fiction.
Geographic Term
:
Newfoundland and Labrador -- Fiction.
Genre
:
Historical fiction.
Summary
:
A stunning work of imaginative fiction, Last Hummingbird West of Chile spins a tale of adventure that is in turn comedic, violent, poignant and thoughtful. Through the exploits of a young sailor born in questionable circumstance and a pair of murderous servants, as well as an assortment of other 19th century regulars, the vital subjects of today--race, religion, sexuality, environment--are framed in history and human culture. Through narration by human protagonists, a tree, a hummingbird, various beasts, and the landscape itself, Ruddock tells a story of colonialism and environment, brutality and privilege, and the best and worst of human nature.
Language
:
English
ISBN
:
9781550818840
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