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Love and War in the Apennines

1971·224 pages·Nonfiction

Biography Historical Fiction

As a fugitive from a POW camp in Northern Italy in 1943, Eric Newby spent three months hiding out in the forests and mountains south of the river Po. This story recounts his experiences and the invaluable aid given by the local people, especially the woman who became his life-long love.

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Love and War in the Apennines

Year

1971

Pages

224

Type

Nonfiction

Biography Historical Fiction History & Politics

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As a fugitive from a POW camp in Northern Italy in 1943, Eric Newby spent three months hiding out in the forests and mountains south of the river Po. This story recounts his experiences and the invaluable aid given by the local people, especially the woman who became his life-long love.

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