Publisher's Synopsis
Nostromo: A Tale of the Seaboard is a novel written by Joseph Conrad. The book is set in the fictional South American country of Costaguana, which is in a state of political turmoil. The story revolves around Nostromo, an Italian sailor who is the trusted and respected captain of the local silver mine's steamship. Nostromo becomes embroiled in the country's political upheaval when he is entrusted with a secret mission to transport a shipment of silver to safety. However, the silver is stolen, and Nostromo is accused of being involved in the theft. The book explores themes of greed, corruption, and the struggle for power. It also delves into the psychological impact of the characters' actions and the consequences of their decisions. Nostromo: A Tale of the Seaboard is considered one of Conrad's greatest works and is regarded as a masterpiece of 20th-century literature. The book has been adapted into several films and television series and is widely studied in literature courses.IN THE time of Spanish rule, and for many years afterwards, the town of Sulaco--the luxuriant beauty of the orange gardens bears witness to its antiquity--had never been commercially anything more important than a coasting port with a fairly large local trade in ox-hides and indigo.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
