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A novel of Trinidad featuring Alford George, the son of a poor farm worker who rises above his class through sheer perseverance. He learns to speak properly by listening to broadcasts from England, studies hard to become a teacher, then turns activist to improve the educational system. That sends him into politics. By the author of The Wine of Astonishment.
| Publisher | Faber & Faber |
|---|---|
| Pages | 288 |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Search language | simple |
| ISBN_10 | 0-571-17849-9 primary |
| ISBN_13 | 978-0-571-17849-0 primary |
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