Description
Set against the backdrop of the Cayman Islands, this novel plunges readers into the challenging world of subsistence turtle fishermen aboard the schooner Lillias Eden. As nine men embark on a voyage seeking the grounds of their ancestors, they confront a changing world where their traditional ways no longer hold sway. This psycho-spiritual adventure thriller masterfully intertwines the visceral realities of their perilous journey with profound questions about the universe's design and the divine. Through a rich tapestry of diverse beliefs and superstitions, the narrative explores the complex relationship between humanity and the natural world, inviting readers to discern their own truths within its mythic depths.
Available Editions
paperback
Bantam
Published Jan 1, 1976
401 pages
ISBN: 9780552628082
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Details
First Published
1975
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Far Tortuga by Peter Matthiessen.