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Banco: The Further Adventures of Papillon

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Banco: The Further Adventures of Papillon
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Henri Charriere
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:288
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129
ISBN/Barcode 9780586040102
ClassificationsDewey:364.10924
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Publication Date 5 December 1991
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The sensational sequel to 'Papillon'. 'Banco' continues the adventures of Henri Charriere - nicknamed Papillon - in Venezuela, where he has finally won his freedom after thirteen years of escape and imprisonment. Despite his resolve to become an honest man, Charriere is soon involved in hair-raiding exploits with goldminers, gamblers, bank-robbers and revolutionaries - robbing and being robbed, his lust for life as strong as ever. He also runs night clubs in Caracas until an earthquake ruins him in 1967 - when he decides to write the book that brings his international fame.

Author Biography

In 1931, 25-year-old Henri Charriere was found guilty of a murder he had not committed and transported to a penal colony in French Guiana. His numerous daring escapes and subsequent adventures are recounted in 'Papillon' (1969) and 'Banco: The Further Adventures of Papillon' (1973). He died in 1973 at the age of 66.