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The Cretan Runner

By George Psychoundakis

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The Cretan Runner

By George Psychoundakis

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The legendary story of a resistance hero 'Full of death and excitement' - Sunday Times 'Unique' - TLS George Psychoundakis was a young shepherd boy who knew the island of Crete intimately when the Nazis invaded by air in 1941. He immediately joined the resistance and took on the crucial job of war-time runner. It was not only the toughest but the most dangerous job of all. It involved immense journeys carrying vital messages, smuggling arms and explosives and guiding Allied soldiers, agents and commandos through heavily garrisoned territory. And George did not escape capture and torture on his many forays. This brilliant account of George's activities across mountainous terrain, come blazing summer or freezing winter, is a gripping story of bravery against impossible odds.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
368
Release Date:
2009-08-06
Publication Date:
2009-08-06
Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0141043342
ISBN13:
9780141043340
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Minimum Reading Age:
0
Weight:
286 g
Height:
129 cm
Width:
197 cm
Thickness:
29 cm
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