by Michael Crichton · PLAZA & JANES · tapa blanda · ISBN 9789506441944
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«Latitudes Piratas» is the historical adventure novel by Michael Crichton, published by Plaza & Janés in paperback (352 pages, in Spanish).
In 1665, English Jamaica resists the Spanish siege; Port Royal, a city of taverns, brawls and brothels, is the setting. When the galleon 'El Trinidad', laden with gold, anchors for repairs, buccaneer Charles Hunter plans to capture it with the governor's unofficial support; the story is inspired by real episodes of piracy.
Latitudes Piratas is the Spanish edition of 'Pirate Latitudes', translated by Esther Roig Giménez.
Reading for fans of historical and adventure fiction, with an interest in piracy, action and suspense.
John Michael Crichton was an American author, screenwriter and filmmaker. His books have sold over 200 million copies worldwide, and over a dozen have been adapted into films. His literary works heavily feature technology and are usually within the science fiction, techno-thriller, and medical fiction genres. Crichton's novels often explore human technological advancement and attempted dominance over nature, both with frequently catastrophic results; many of his works are cautionary tales, especially regarding themes of biotechnology. Several of his stories center on themes of genetic modification, hybridization, paleontology and/or zoology. Many feature medical or scientific underpinnings, reflective of his own medical background.
