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Banco: The Further Adventures of Papillon
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Banco: The Further Adventures of Papillon
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Henri Charriere
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:288 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780586040102
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| Classifications | Dewey:364.10924 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
HarperCollins Publishers
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| Imprint |
HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
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| Publication Date |
5 December 1991 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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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.
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