Harry Cole has entertained thousands with his bestselling books about life on the beat. In 'Policeman's Prelude', he describes his early years with all the humor and keen observation his readers expect. Although overshadowed by the war, his childhood was full of fun, getting up to mischief on the streets of south London and going on the annual hop-picking trip to Kent. When, finally, his tenement home was bombed, he was evacuated to Norfolk, where he enjoyed a totally different way of life. After leaving school at fourteen, ...
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Harry Cole has entertained thousands with his bestselling books about life on the beat. In 'Policeman's Prelude', he describes his early years with all the humor and keen observation his readers expect. Although overshadowed by the war, his childhood was full of fun, getting up to mischief on the streets of south London and going on the annual hop-picking trip to Kent. When, finally, his tenement home was bombed, he was evacuated to Norfolk, where he enjoyed a totally different way of life. After leaving school at fourteen, he took a series of jobs--as a packer, cricket-bat maker, stonemason--with a farcical interlude for national service. In 1952, he decided to settle down, he married and, rather to his surprise, joined the Metropolitan Police. But that's another story...
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 200grams, ISBN: 9780006365983.
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