Captured by the Japanese, a young Scottish soldier survived POW work camps, 750 days in the jungle working on the Death Railway, and five days adrift at sea. He was recaptured by the Japanese to work a mine near Nagasaki just before the Americans dropped the atomic bomb.
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Captured by the Japanese, a young Scottish soldier survived POW work camps, 750 days in the jungle working on the Death Railway, and five days adrift at sea. He was recaptured by the Japanese to work a mine near Nagasaki just before the Americans dropped the atomic bomb.
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Fair. Cover/ Case does NOT match photos; some content may vary from version shown Cover/Case has some rubbing and edgewear. Access codes, CD's, slipcovers and other accessories may not be included.
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Good in good dust jacket. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear.
I have often heard about POWs surviving in camps using their Scout knowledge and skills to keep themselves and others alive. Alistair takes you on a journey from happy young Scout in Scotland to suffering utter brutality at the hands of Japanese soldiers half a world away and back home again. Easy, compelling read. It confirms my passion for Scouting, how it builds character in youth, and teaches them skills for life.