Download or read book Nostromo A Tale of the Seaboard Volume I written by Joseph Conrad and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2006-11 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The narrative deals with the ideals of a man and his inability to live up to them. The vividly drawn characters are dealt with severe blows at the hands of fate. It is a story of betrayal and deceit of the protagonist; not only to the other characters but also to his own principles. A beautiful amalgamation of the past and the present is ingeniously presented. An intriguing read.