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  • A Salty Piece of Land

  • By: Jimmy Buffett
  • Narrated by: James Fouhey
  • Length: 14 hrs and 39 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (90 ratings)

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A Salty Piece of Land

By: Jimmy Buffett
Narrated by: James Fouhey
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Publisher's summary

Wander to "where the song of the ocean / Meets the salty piece of land" with Tully Mars, washed up from Margaritaville and in the mood for monkeyshines—in the 20th anniversary edition of this shimmering Caribbean epic by the late king of tropical rock, Jimmy Buffett.

It's not on any chart, but the tropical island of Cayo Loco is the perfect place to run away from all your problems. Waking from a ganja buzz on the beach in Tulum, Tully can't believe his eyes when a 142-foot schooner emerges out of the ocean mist. At its helm is Cleopatra Highbourne, the eccentric 101-year-old sea captain who will take him to a lighthouse on a salty piece of land that will change his life forever.

From a lovely sunset sail in Punta Margarita to a wild spring-break foam party in San Pedro, Tully encounters an assortment of treasure hunters, rock stars, sailors, seaplane pilots, pirates, and even a ghost or two.

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©2004 Jimmy Buffett (P)2022 Little, Brown & Company
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Critic reviews

"It goes down like a pina colada: smooth and sweet."—Michael Harris, Los Angeles Times Book Review

"It's great fun...You'll feel as if you're somewhere else -- a place where a swim in cool water and a breakfast of banana pancakes with coconut syrup will cure any hangover."—Lynn Andriani, People
"An entertaining Caribbean romp...The twists and turns of Buffett's characters make this book a brisk page-turner."—Steve Morse, Boston Globe

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Descriptions of the land and sea and characters is outstanding

I loved the story, the characters. I especially loved the interaction between Cleopatra Highborn and Tully.

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The descriptions of the islands and people

How could there be anything you dislike about the book. As a parrot head it is the life and world we want and need. Some of it is magic, Some of it's tragic. I am done time to go surfing

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Timeless classic

Love how the story ties with music throughout his life. Absolutely a great book! Wish I would have read it sooner!

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the story

I lived the entire story as it was told. amazing descriptions and the entire book had me on the edge of my seat. great listen!

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What a gift Jimmy Buffett was to the world!

Jimmy Buffett, beloved singer and songwriter, sailor and fisherman, the man who lived the free-style, beach dwelling, barefoot walking, rags to riches dream life so many aspired to, has put together a tale of the sea and its various characters in fine style worthy of a good listen. Details of a world so few of us will ever experience in a manner similar and reminiscent of Tom Sawyer. Thank you Jimmy, for all that you have given us over the years...your words will live on forever as you sail on, sailor.

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Great Story

Really enjoyed this story. Was like listening to Jimmy tell it himself.
On to the next story of islands oceans waves Tequila and beers.

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Loved the characters

I really wonderful escape and adventure. I loved the characters all so interesting. This book makes me want to get on a plane and see every lighthouse in the Caribbean

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The Creation Imagination and Heartwarming Story.

All of it was Entertaining from beginning to end, great Characters and a Positive Vibe!

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Great Fun

Very like Buffett's shows... lively, fun! More than a "beach read," it is a romp with plenty of twists and turns.

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cayo loco and Cleopatra

Tully's adventures with his friends and distractions made a great background while I was on a few adventures of my own.

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