About “Far Tortuga”

A West Indian turtle-fishing expedition fails, leading to desperation and discord among the crew, who are influenced by superstition and tales of pirates, storms, and other folkloric episodes. The captain ultimately sets sail for the legendary inlet south of Cuba, Far Tortuga, in a final attempt to find turtles.

Book details

Published
1975
Latest edition
1975 · ISBN 9780553208474
ISBN
9780553208474

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How many pages is Far Tortuga?

Far Tortuga by Peter Matthiessen has 408 pages.

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