Richards Rowley (49 results)

Condition: Good. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact (including dust cover, if applicable). The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or limited small stickers. Book may have a remainder mark or be a price cutter.…

paperback. Condition: Good. softcover book light wear to cover and book edges, has some light reader wear.

paperback. Condition: Very Good.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Doctors War. Book.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: New. One of the last great stories to emerge from World War II, this is an account of the horrors of battle, imprisonment and survival as seen through the eyes of a young doctor. Eminent surgeon Rowley Richards was a young doctor and officer in the army reserve when war broke out. He embarked for Singapore in 1941, a year before the Allies capitulated to invading Japanese forces. Richards became a POW and, as a medical officer, found himself tending to other prisoners in shocking conditions. In a diary, he recorded the horrors he witnessed as well as the courage, humour and mateship of his fellow prisoners. As the Allies advanced, he buried his writings in a bottle in a soldier's grave and made a map of the site which, remarkably, stayed intact during his transfer and imprisonment in Japan. Dr Rowley Richards' memoir begins with his carefree childhood in Australia, covers time spent in conditions which could - and did - prove fatal to so many others, and describes a vigorous and busy post-war career as a doctor. An engagingly personal story, it's also a reflection on humanity and on the will to survive.…

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. One of the last great stories to emerge from World War II, this is an account of the horrors of battle, imprisonment and survival as seen through the eyes of a young doctor. Eminent surgeon Rowley Richards was a young doctor and officer in the army reserve when war broke out. He embarked for Singapore in 1941, a year before the Allies capitulated to invading Japanese forces. Richards became a POW and, as a medical officer, found himself tending to other prisoners in shocking conditions. In a diary, he recorded the horrors he witnessed as well as the courage, humour and mateship of his fellow prisoners. As the Allies advanced, he buried his writings in a bottle in a soldier's grave and made a map of the site which, remarkably, stayed intact during his transfer and imprisonment in Japan. Dr Rowley Richards' memoir begins with his carefree childhood in Australia, covers time spent in conditions which could - and did - prove fatal to so many others, and describes a vigorous and busy post-war career as a doctor. An engagingly personal story, it's also a reflection on humanity and on the will to survive. After the end of the WWII, Australia's Directorate of War Graves Services uncovered a document hidden in a bottle. It was a summary of the secret diary of Dr Rowley Richards, a POW and medical officer on the Burma-Siam Railway. This memoir, about battle, imprisonment and survival, is based on the diary summary and Richards' other wartime writings. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Very Good condition. Black & white photographs and black and white maps. Previous owner's stamps to preliminary pages. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 322 pages. Based on Dr. Richard Rowley's diary summary and his other wartime writing, this is an intensely compelling memoir of battle, imprisonment and survival. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels.…

Condition: New. In English.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: None Issued. First Edition. 332 pages. Book is in general good condition. There is some light reading wear and age marks on the inside page present, but still a presentable copy. A Compelling Memoir Of Battle, Imprisonment And Survival.

Secondhand, Paperback. [Author], [Publisher]. NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title. Author: Rowley Richards Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 352 Rowley Richards was a young doctor and officer in the army reserve when war broke out. He embarked for Singapore in 1941, a year before the Allies capitulated to invading Japanese forces. This is his account of the horrors of battle, imprisonment and survival. Secondhand, Paperback.…

Condition: New.

SOFTCOVER. One of the last great stories to emerge from World War II, this is an account of the horrors of battle, imprisonment and survival as seen through the eyes of a young doctor. Eminent surgeon Rowley Richards was a young doctor and officer in the army reserve when war broke out. He embarked for Singapore in 1941, a year before the Allies capitulated to invading Japanese forces. Richards became a POW and, as a medical officer, found himself tending to other prisoners in shocking conditions. In a diary, he recorded the horrors he witnessed as well as the courage, humour and mateship of his fellow prisoners. As the Allies advanced, he buried his writings in a bottle in a soldier's grave and made a map of the site which, remarkably, stayed intact during his transfer and imprisonment in Japan. Dr Rowley Richards' memoir begins with his carefree childhood in Australia, covers time spent in conditions which could - and did - prove fatal to so many others, and describes a vigorous and busy post-war career as a doctor. An engagingly personal story, it's also a reflection on humanity and on the will to survive. 2005. First edition, first printing. A trade paperback copy in vewry good condition.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. One of the last great stories to emerge from World War II, this is an account of the horrors of battle, imprisonment and survival as seen through the eyes of a young doctor. Eminent surgeon Rowley Richards was a young doctor and officer in the army reserve when war broke out. He embarked for Singapore in 1941, a year before the Allies capitulated to invading Japanese forces. Richards became a POW and, as a medical officer, found himself tending to other prisoners in shocking conditions. In a diary, he recorded the horrors he witnessed as well as the courage, humour and mateship of his fellow prisoners. As the Allies advanced, he buried his writings in a bottle in a soldier's grave and made a map of the site which, remarkably, stayed intact during his transfer and imprisonment in Japan. Dr Rowley Richards' memoir begins with his carefree childhood in Australia, covers time spent in conditions which could - and did - prove fatal to so many others, and describes a vigorous and busy post-war career as a doctor. An engagingly personal story, it's also a reflection on humanity and on the will to survive. These are USED books. Please only purchase if you are happy with that. Images & Editions We use stock images and database descriptions based on the ISBN. The image shown may NOT be the actual book cover you will receive. Covers, editions, printings, and publishers may differ. If you need a specific cover, edition, or printing, please contact us before purchasing. What "Used" Means Because these books are pre-owned: Colouring books may be coloured in Textbooks may have answers filled in, highlighting, notes, or underlining Workbooks may have writing inside Access codes, download codes, CDs, DVDs, or online content are usually missing or already used Books that originally came with toys, inserts, maps, cards, or bonus items will usually NOT include them Pages may be folded, marked, or show normal signs of use If you are buying a book for anything other than reading (e.g. colouring, study use, collecting, gifts, specific covers, bonus items, or digital access), used books may not be suitable. Condition All books are listed as Used - Good Books are clean and readable but not new Some books may have: Writing, highlighting, or markings Folded pages or minor wear A small warehouse or inventory sticker on the spine Original retailer stickers (we do not remove them) Our Process We purchase books by the pallet and scan thousands at a time. For this reason, we cannot photograph or individually inspect every book. Acknowledgement By purchasing, you acknowledge that: You understand the book is used You accept the condition and limitations described above Stock images and descriptions may not exactly match the item received Thank you for supporting Oak Books and helping give books a second life.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1989 first edition hardback in very good condition. Previous owner's inscription on title page. No other marks, clean and bright, tight binding. The green cloth boards have one small mark to lower front, otherwise fine. In its original, unclipped dust jacket with light rubbing to edges, otherwise fine. Items are dispatched the same or the following working day. …

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Sydney.PAPERBACK EDITION - MID SIZE-CREASES TO SPINE-WILL COMBINE BOOKS TO SAVE POSTAGE.MESSAGE FOR POSTAL QUOTE NSW: HarperCollins Australia, 2006 Used One of the last great stories to emerge from World War II, this is an account of the horrors of battle, imprisonment and survival as seen through the eyes of a young doctor Eminent surgeon Rowley Richards was a young doctor and officer in the army reserve when war broke out He embarked for Singapore in 1941, a year before the Allies capitulated to invading Japanese forces Richards became a POW and, as a medical officer, found himself tending to other prisoners in shocking conditions In a diary, he recorded the horrors he witnessed as well as the courage, humour and mateship of his fellow prisoners As the Allies advanced, he buried his writings in a bottle in a soldier's grave and made a map of the site which, remarkably, stayed intact during his transfer and imprisonment in Japan Dr Rowley Richards' memoir begins with his carefree childhood in Australia, covers time spent in conditions which could - and did - prove fatal to so many others, and describes a vigorous and busy post-war career as a doctor An engagingly personal story, it's also a reflection on humanity and on the will to survive.…

Condition: Fine. First Printing of this Edition. Card cover, 348 pages. A firm straight spotless book.

Octavo hardcover (Near FINE) in d/w (VG+); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs.…

Condition: Fine. 128 pp., paperback, fine. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good +. AUSTRALIAN MILITARY World War II -After the end of the Second World War, Australia's Directorate of War Graves Serivces uncovered an extraordinary document hidden in a bottle buried in a grave in Singapore. It was a summary of the secret diary of Dr. Rowley Richards, a POW and medical officer on the notorious Burma-Siam (Thailand) Railway. Richards, was just 23 when war broke out, and in a series of diaries he recorded the everyday brutality of the POW camps and also the courage, humour and mateship of his comrades.Rowley Richards was a young doctor and officer in the army reserve when war broke out. He embarked for Singapore in 1941, a year before the Allies capitulated to invading Japanese forces. This is his account of the horrors of battle, imprisonment and survival.Dr Rowley Richards MBE, AO, has had a distinguished career in medicine. In 1969 Rowley was awarded an MBE for his services in war and peace, and in 1993 he received an Order of Australia for services to sports medicine and the annual City to Surf fun run. Richards, Rowley Physicians -- Australia -- Biography World War, 1939-1945 -- Prisoners and prisons, Japanese World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, Australian Prisoners of war -- Australia Prisoners of war -- Japan xx, 348 p., [16] p. of plates : ills., map, ports., facsims., ; 20 cm.# R/0418/0419R/081221/290124/060525 Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA.…

HARDCOVER. 1989. First edition. A very good copy with light age tanning of the edges and very light spotting on the top edge. The d/w is fine. Scans available if required.

*Sales/posting to the USA suspended*. Card covers (trade pbk size), xx/ 3332pp, b&w and colourplates. Card covers worn with some light creasing, page edges browning; else good copy. Eminent surgeon Rowley Richards was a young doctor and officer in the army reserve when war broke out. With the 2/15 Field Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, he embarked for Singapore in 1941, a year before the Allies capitulated to invading Japanese forces. Richards became a POW (the bulk of the book) and, as a medical officer, found himself tending to other prisoners in shocking conditions. He recorded the horrors he witnessed as well as the courage, humour and mateship of his fellow prisoners in his diary, which he had to keep hidden. Based on his diaries, this memoir begins with his childhood in Australia, covers his POW experiences and also describes a vigorous and busy post-war career as a doctor.…

2nd printing stiff wrappers Very Good octavo xx + 332pp., colour & b/w plates, maps, bibliog., index, Author was a 2/15th Field Regiment doctor in several Japanese POW camps. This book is based on his secret diaries. Owner's bookplate o/w nice copy.

Condition: Near Fine. First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original herb green paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 232 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs to the centre. Tiny rubs to the spine tips and corners. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0710420668 WORLD WAR II (Second).…

"Sales/posting to the USA suspended". Hard cover dust wrapper, 232pp, b&w plates. Illustrated with contemporary photos and Dr Richards' detailed diaries and medical records. A bit of wear on edges of boards, page edges lightly browned; a good copy. On 15 February 1942, Dr Rowley Richards, 2/15 Field Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, was taken prisoner in Singapore. This provides a moving account of his struggle as a doctor to his fellow POWs in Changi, on the Burma-Thailand railway and then in Japan. He insisted in high standards of personal hygiene in his camp, and kept detailed medical records, most of which survived.…

2nd printing stiff wrappers As New octavo xx + 332pp., colour & b/w plates, maps, bibliog., index, Author was a 2/15th Field Regiment doctor in several Japanese POW camps. This book is based on his secret diaries.