People have always loved escape stories. There is something magical about the human capacity to overcome physical obstacles to freedom, and thrilling about the resourcefulness aroused in people by the determination to flee their prisons. This anthology gathers together accounts of escapes from literature and history. From the Bible and the classics to the novels of Raymond Chandler and John Le Carre; from Satan's escape from Hell in "Paradise Lost" to Piglet's escape from the flood in "Winnie the Pooh", this book also includes real-life escapes from shipwrecks, prisons, medieval dungeons, and concentration camps, and the stories of famous escapees like Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Dalai Lama, alongside the anecdotes of American slaves.
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Vendeur : HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, Etats-Unis
hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! N° de réf. du vendeur S_462515142
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Vendeur : Crotchety Rancher's Books, Dalton Gardens, ID, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. 1st Edition. Green cloth boards with gold lettering on spine. Black endpapers. Stated first edition. First printing. The dust jacket is in mint condition. A selection of real life escapes ranging from Casanova, Bonnie Prince Charlie, Napoleon, the Dalai Lama and Houdini. Also dramatic escapes from shipwrecks, medieval dungeons and modern concentration camps. N° de réf. du vendeur aa001969
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Vendeur : Persephone's Books, Gastonia, NC, Etats-Unis
Cloth. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. First Edition. x, 366 pp. Light rubbing to jacket at head and foot of spine. A compilation of escape stories from 2500 years of Western literature and history. N° de réf. du vendeur 002927
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Vendeur : Kennys Bookstore, Olney, MD, Etats-Unis
Etat : Very Good. 1996. hardcover. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear, DJ showing light age and wear, remains very good. N° de réf. du vendeur KGS0000995
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Vendeur : Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Irlande
Etat : Very Good. 1996. hardcover. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear, DJ showing light age and wear, remains very good. N° de réf. du vendeur KGS0000995
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Vendeur : These Old Books, Isle, MN, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. 1st Edition. Colorful dust jacket with one small stain on back near spine; pages yellowing; otherwise clean and tight. N° de réf. du vendeur ABE-1702588401076
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Vendeur : MW Books, New York, NY, Etats-Unis
First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. ; 366 pages; Description: x, 366p. ; 24 cm. Subjects: Escapes - Literary collections. Escapes - History. Adventure stories. 3 Kg. N° de réf. du vendeur 63152
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Vendeur : Books & Books, Miami, FL, Etats-Unis
Hard Cover. Etat : Very Good. 1st. N° de réf. du vendeur 3309
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Vendeur : MW Books Ltd., Galway, Irlande
First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. ; 366 pages; Description: x, 366p. ; 24 cm. Subjects: Escapes - Literary collections. Escapes - History. Adventure stories. 1 Kg. N° de réf. du vendeur 63152
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Vendeur : Vortex Books, Teddington, MIDDX, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : As New. Etat de la jaquette : As New. 1st Edition. Fiirst impression. Clean, uninscribed, in fine unclipped,wrapper. Published at 16.99 pounds in 1996. N° de réf. du vendeur 1730
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