# Nostromo: A Tale of the Seaboard

**Author:** Joseph Conrad
**Tags:** Sea stories, Political fiction, Revolutions, Latin America, Sailors
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**Added:** 10.07.2026
**URL:** https://samolit.com/books/96476

## Description

In the volatile South American republic of Costaguana, the vast San Tomé silver mine fuels a fragile peace and immense wealth, but also a simmering political instability. As revolution threatens to engulf the coastal city of Sulaco, the mine’s English owner, Charles Gould, desperately tries to safeguard his fortune. He entrusts the seemingly incorruptible Italian foreman, Nostromo, known as "our man" for his bravery and command over the local populace, with the perilous task of transporting a priceless silver shipment to safety.

Nostromo’s mission plunges him into a treacherous world of betrayal and ambition. Adrift on the sea with the precious cargo, he must navigate not only the chaos of war but also the insidious lure of the silver itself. As the revolution rages, loyalties shift, and the true cost of material wealth and political power is revealed, corrupting all who touch it. Conrad masterfully explores themes of greed, honor, and the complex interplay of individual fate against the backdrop of a nation in turmoil, ultimately questioning the very foundations of integrity and human purpose.