About this title: Newby's harrowing tale of his escape from a prison camp during World War II emphasizes the almost incredible risk-taking and kindness of the Italians who helped him cross the mountains. During the course of his journey, he also met the indomitable Wanda, the woman who would become his wife.
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Readers Union Ltd
Date published: 1972
Description: A wonderful copy with some minor edgewear to the cover. Dust Jacket may have chips and close tears. -, Hard Cover, Very Good / Good. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Picador
Date published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780330280242ISBN:0330280244
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Picador
Date published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780330280242ISBN:0330280244
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Description: Very Good. Lonely Planet, TPB, 1971, 1999 reprint edition. Almost like new, clean, tight, no markings or highlighting, minor wear. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Picador
Date published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780330280242ISBN:0330280244
Description: Good. Size: 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall; After the Italian Armistace of 1943, Eric Newby escaped his prison camp, and this is the story of of how he evaded the advancing Germans, and grew to appreciate the local people. An average reading copy. 224 pages. Post Typically 1-2 days UK, 2-7 days Worldwide. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Lonely Planet
Date published: 2008-07-01
ISBN-13:9781741795271ISBN:1741795273
Description: NEW. Softcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9781741795271. read more
Binding: Cloth
Publisher: Readers Union
Date published: 1972
Description: Very Good in Fair jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. An autobiographical account of the author's capture in Italy in 1942, his subsequent escape and attempts to avoid recapture including his love affair with the local schoolmaster's daughter. Jacket has tear at top of the spine and is grubby on the rear panel. Interior is tight and unmarked. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Picador, London
Date published: 1971
ISBN-13:9780330280242ISBN:0330280244
Description: 0330280244. 224 pages, map, pictorial wrappers, very good. From the cover, 'After the Italian Armistice in 1943, Eric Newby left the prison camp in which he'd been held for a year and evaded the advancing Germans by going to ground high in the mountains and forests south of the river Po. In strange isolation he was sheltered and protected for over three months by an informal network of Italian peasants. Newby has written a powerful account of these idiosyncratic and selfless people and of their ... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Date published: 1975
ISBN-13:9780140038965ISBN:0140038965
Description: Good. Page colour-Slightly discoloured in accordance with book age. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! read more
"Newby's writing can be rather dry, but in this recounting of his escape from the Germans in WWII Italy, he strikes a fine balance between mawkish sentimentalism and tough-guy posturing. An engrossing narration about the extraordinary measures ordinary people can and will resort to, to stay alive and to do what they think is right. Encouraging, inspiring, and highly recommended."
"This is an extraordinary account of Eric Newby's survival as a prisoner of War in Italy during World War II. More importantly it is the story of the heroic generosity of the Italian peasants who secretly, and at great personal risk, sheltered the released prisoners after the armistice in 1943, but before the end of the war. The Germans were still fighting the allies in Italy and the Fascists declared death for anyone who aided former POWs. It is also a a story of a time and a sensibility so removed from our own that one wonders if we are better or worse for all our vaunted technology. Th is an amazing story told with humor and a complete lack of self pity."
"One of Alice's favorite travel writer was a POW in Italy who was freed when Italy changed side and then went into hiding when the Germans occupied the country. Italian peasants hide him and he to top things off, he meets his future wife Wanda. Newby has such a joy for life and the people of Italy."
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