a
novel written in 1937 by famous
American author, Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961). It tells the story of a boat owner in
Key West,
Florida, who earns a
living by
operating his boat for wealthy
fishing parties. During the
depression, however, with his financial
situation desperate, he is forced to
turn to
illegal activities such as smuggling immigrants and
illegal liquor. While assisting a gang of
bank robbers in their escape, he is mortally wounded. The story was later made into a movie.