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Papillon by Henri Charriere (Paperback, 1973)
The Cotswold Library (762063)
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Authors: Henri Charriere. Title: Papillon. Binding: Paperback. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Weight: 295 Gms. Condition: Good. Publish Date: 01/01/1970.
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Condemned for a murder he had not committed, Henri Charriere (nicknamed Papillon) was sent to the penal colony of French Guiana. Forty-two days after his arrival he made his first break, travelling a thousand gruelling miles in an open boat. Recaptured, he suffered a solitary confinement and was sent eventually to Devil's Island, a hell-hole of disease and brutality. No one had ever escaped from this notorious prison - no one until Papillon took to the shark infested sea supported only by a makeshift coconut-sack raft. In thirteen years he made nine daring escapes, living through many fantastic adventures while on the run - including a sojourn with South American Indians whose women Papillon found welcomely free of European restraints! Papillon is filled with tension, adventure and high excitement. It is also one of the most vivid stories of human endurance ever written. Henri Charriere died in 1973 at the age of 66.Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-139780586034866
eBay Product ID (ePID)88243087
Product Key Features
Book TitlePapillon
AuthorHenri Charriere
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1973
GenreBiographies & True Stories
Number of Pages560 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height178mm
Item Width111mm
Item Weight296g
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorHenri Charriere
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
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- 25 Aug, 2021
Papillon
Read it years ago. Seen both films and wanted to revisit the book as it’s straight from the authors memories of his unbelievable life as a convict in the French penal system. Loving it !!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 26 Dec, 2019
Escape from tropical prison
Only interesting if you like biographies. A long book at 550 pages . Tells of history of harsh F rench Penal off South America. Though essential true, facts show it was exageratedVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 22 Jul, 2022
Great account, .based on a true story
Papillon is a great read...which is what I did many years ago. Can't find my copy so got this one so that my sons can enjoy it too.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 09 Jan, 2025
Gripping adventure account. A tale of an...
Gripping adventure account. A tale of an innocent man's dogged will to achieve freedom. Two movies were made based on it. I only watched the 1973 version and was frustrated for the amount of distortion and inaccuracies. So, reading the book is the best way to know the truth. I hardly ever read fiction books but I had to read this one based on real life. I also read its sequel 'Banco'. The adventures continue.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 22 Sep, 2023
Amazing.
This is an amazing book. I simply couldn't put it down. I was captured from page 1. I've already ordered the sequel Banco. A really good read. You won't be disappointed. I'm delighted. Many thanks.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 02 Dec, 2021
Papillon
Translation of original book. It was well worn hence the low price but didn't detract from the enjoyment of the read 😉Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 25 Oct, 2019
Disopointed
Very old book text very very small pages very brown as its very old worst book I have brought second hand.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 15 Aug, 2019
Came very quickly
Can’t wait to start reading this! Didn’t have to wait long for it to arrive.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 16 Jun, 2021
good books
film was great the books even better, great read for anyoneVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 11 Dec, 2019
the best
this book is better than any film could beVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
