This is the thrilling story of how the author with two colleagues broke out of their POW camp in Hong Kong and made their way through Japanese lines into the vast expanse of China. Capture meant almost certain torture and lingering slow death. Their adventures make for spellbinding suspense. Once through Japanese lines their troubles were by no means over as a state of lawlessness prevailed in China and brigands and cutthroats stood between the three men and freedom. Yet they also met with their share of hospitality and ...
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This is the thrilling story of how the author with two colleagues broke out of their POW camp in Hong Kong and made their way through Japanese lines into the vast expanse of China. Capture meant almost certain torture and lingering slow death. Their adventures make for spellbinding suspense. Once through Japanese lines their troubles were by no means over as a state of lawlessness prevailed in China and brigands and cutthroats stood between the three men and freedom. Yet they also met with their share of hospitality and generosity by those prepared to risk everything to help them on their epic journey.
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Seller's Description:
This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 550grams, ISBN: 9781844152292.
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8vo. Original gilt lettered brown cloth (Fine), dustwrapper (Fine, not price clipped). Pp. xiv + 225, illus with b&w photos and maps (no inscriptions).