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CAPTIVITY, SLAVERY AND SURVIVAL AS A FAR EAST POW: THE CONJUROR ON THE KWAI
by Peter Fyans
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- ISBN 10
- 1848846223
- ISBN 13
- 9781848846227
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(Subject: World War II - Far East) The story of Gus Anckorn, a British soldier who was captured by the Japanese and held for over three and a half years. Before the war, Gus was a magician and throughout the war, he entertained both fellow soldiers and Japanese guards with his tricks. Gus experienced terrible ordeals and should have been killed on four or five occasions, but remarkably survived due to quick thinking and good luck. He also reveals the heartache of leaving his fiancee behind and not knowing if he would ever see her again. (Published: 2012) (Publisher: Pen & Sword) (ISBN: 9781848846227) (Pagination: 253pp, numerous b/w photos & illustrations) (Condition: Very good in d/w) UL-XXXXXX
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- Military History Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
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- Title
- CAPTIVITY, SLAVERY AND SURVIVAL AS A FAR EAST POW: THE CONJUROR ON THE KWAI
- Author
- Peter Fyans
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 1848846223
- ISBN 13
- 9781848846227
- Publisher
- Pen And Sword
- Place of Publication
- Barnsley
- This edition first published
- 2012
- Keywords
- World War II - Far East The story of Gus Anckorn, a British soldier who was captured by the Japanese and held for over three and a half years. Before the war, Gus was a magician and throughout the war, he entertained both fellow soldiers and Japanese guar
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