The Navigator Of New York by Wayne Johnston
At the centre of The Navigator of New York is the rivalry between Robert Peary and Frederick Cook to be the first American to reach the North Pole. Its protagonist, however, is Devlin Stead, a young man from St John's, Newfoundland. Devlin's mother dies, in mysterious circumstances, when he is only five, and he endures a lonely childhood before discovering the truth about his parentage. That discovery transforms his life: he finds his true father and embarks on a journey of unbelievable risk. His adventure brings him celebrity, acclaim from New York 'society', real love, and finally the truth about the bitter feud between two strange, driven men.
A brilliant and accomplished writer -- Annie Proulx
Intricate and touching.. As ambitious as it is intelligent... Reinforces Johnston's right to be considered one of the major figures in Canadian fiction -- Iain Pears * Independent *
Johnston's skill at marrying the political and historical with the personal and a spellbinding sense of place is remarkable * New Statesman *
Johnston is one of the finest writers on the scene * Time Out *
Intricate and touching.. As ambitious as it is intelligent... Reinforces Johnston's right to be considered one of the major figures in Canadian fiction -- Iain Pears * Independent *
Johnston's skill at marrying the political and historical with the personal and a spellbinding sense of place is remarkable * New Statesman *
Johnston is one of the finest writers on the scene * Time Out *
Wayne Johnston was born and raised in the St John's area of Newfoundland. He is the author of five previous novels including The Colony of Unrequited Dreams, which was an international bestseller and will be made into a film. Johnston is also the author of an award-winning and bestselling memoir, Baltimore's Mansion. He lives in Toronto.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780099444893 |
| ISBN 10 | 0099444895 |
| Title | The Navigator Of New York |
| Author | Wayne Johnston |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Vintage Publishing |
| Year published | 2003-08-07 |
| Number of pages | 496 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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