The Broken Column

Warren, C.E.T. and Benson, James

Published by Harrap, London, 1966

About this Item

SUBTITLED: ` The Story of James Frederick Wilde's Adventures with the Italian Partisans '. Wilde was taken in by Italian families after his submarine was sunk off the Italian coast during WWII. LEARN more about : Medassino, Leading Seaman Briard, Emilian Apennines, Varzi, Voghera, Brigata Nera, Pozzol Groppo, fascisti, crossing-keeper's wife, and Maidstone.207 pages - includes epilogue. Section of b/w photographs at center. Opens with a b/w map of the Voghera region. Cond : Boards are carmine with gilt lettering at spine. End-papers are white. D.J. is red with black lettering. D.J. photo is of the broken column - a symbol for dreams cut short by war. Volume is tight and brifght . Square and clean. No names nor marks. D.J. has light edge wear and minor sun fading. Almost collectible ! ! Quote (p. 108) : " The incident, not unaturally, aroused the wrath of Fiorentini and joy in the hearts of the people of Varzi. But jubilation turned to rage and lamentation a few days later when Fiorentini captured three members of the Zavattiarello battalion. Without trial or ._._._. .' Size: Octavo. Seller Inventory # 010946

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Broken Column

Publisher: Harrap, London

Publication Date: 1966

Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: B/W Photographs

Condition: Very Good ++

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good +

Edition: First Edition.