The Story of a Shipwrecked Sailor by Gabriel García Márquez - 9780140157550 - Book Cover

The Story of a Shipwrecked Sailor

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The Story of a Shipwrecked Sailor

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In 1955, Colombian sailor Luis Alejandro Velasco was swept overboard and presumed lost during a storm. Ten days later, he miraculously washed ashore, the sole survivor of his ship. Award-winning author Gabriel García Márquez meticulously recounts Velasco's harrowing ordeal in his own words, detailing his struggle against hunger, thirst, and the unforgiving sea. Originally published as a series of newspaper articles, this journalistic masterpiece not only tells a gripping tale of survival but also subtly exposes a political cover-up surrounding the incident.

Why You Should Read?

  • Experience a powerful and authentic true story of survival against all odds.
  • Witness Gabriel García Márquez's early brilliance as a master journalist and storyteller.
  • Gain insight into a real historical event that had significant political repercussions.
  • Explore themes of human endurance, resilience, and the search for truth.
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ISBN-13 9780140157550
Cover / Binding Paperback
Publisher Penguin Books
The Story of a Shipwrecked Sailor by Gabriel García Márquez - 9780140157550 - Book Cover

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