ISBN: 9780806125091 - prisoner of the rising sun (27 resultados)

Condición: very_good.

Hardback. Condición: Fair. This is the story of a young man thrust into the Royal Navy in distant Hong Kong. He relates some of the humorous situations in which he found himself and provides a realistic account of what life was like for servicemen in pre war Hong Kong.It describes the prelude to war from his point of view and his part in the Battle for Hong Kong. There follows the story of what happened to him when taken prisoner and life and death in prison camps in Hong Kong and Japan. It tells what it was like to be shipped to Japan in the hold of Japanese merchant men with constant fear of being torpedoed.In Japan itself he and his fellow prisoners were used as slave labor. Treatment was harsh and brutal and although many of them died the Japanese never broke the spirit of the survivors.The author explains how it felt to be a prisoner working in a Japanese factory when a major earthquake struck. He also relates what it was like to be on the receiving end of a B29 fire raid and what the Japanese did to downed American airmen. In August 1945 he saw the Japanese bow before loudspeakers and although he did not realize it then, heard the Japanese Emperor announce the surrender of Japan. The book contains a tribute to the efficiency and kindness of the American forces that got him out and on his way home.…

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. This is the story of a young man thrust into the Royal Navy in distant Hong Kong. He relates some of the humorous situations in which he found himself and provides a realistic account of what life was like for servicemen in pre war Hong Kong.It describes the prelude to war from his point of view and his part in the Battle for Hong Kong. There follows the story of what happened to him when taken prisoner and life and death in prison camps in Hong Kong and Japan. It tells what it was like to be shipped to Japan in the hold of Japanese merchant men with constant fear of being torpedoed.In Japan itself he and his fellow prisoners were used as slave labor. Treatment was harsh and brutal and although many of them died the Japanese never broke the spirit of the survivors.The author explains how it felt to be a prisoner working in a Japanese factory when a major earthquake struck. He also relates what it was like to be on the receiving end of a B29 fire raid and what the Japanese did to downed American airmen. In August 1945 he saw the Japanese bow before loudspeakers and although he did not realize it then, heard the Japanese Emperor announce the surrender of Japan. The book contains a tribute to the efficiency and kindness of the American forces that got him out and on his way home.…

Condición: Good. 1St Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Condición: Very Good. 1St Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. …

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardback. Condición: Fair. This is the story of a young man thrust into the Royal Navy in distant Hong Kong. He relates some of the humorous situations in which he found himself and provides a realistic account of what life was like for servicemen in pre war Hong Kong.It describes the prelude to war from his point of view and his part in the Battle for Hong Kong. There follows the story of what happened to him when taken prisoner and life and death in prison camps in Hong Kong and Japan. It tells what it was like to be shipped to Japan in the hold of Japanese merchant men with constant fear of being torpedoed.In Japan itself he and his fellow prisoners were used as slave labor. Treatment was harsh and brutal and although many of them died the Japanese never broke the spirit of the survivors.The author explains how it felt to be a prisoner working in a Japanese factory when a major earthquake struck. He also relates what it was like to be on the receiving end of a B29 fire raid and what the Japanese did to downed American airmen. In August 1945 he saw the Japanese bow before loudspeakers and although he did not realize it then, heard the Japanese Emperor announce the surrender of Japan. The book contains a tribute to the efficiency and kindness of the American forces that got him out and on his way home.…

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. This is the story of a young man thrust into the Royal Navy in distant Hong Kong. He relates some of the humorous situations in which he found himself and provides a realistic account of what life was like for servicemen in pre war Hong Kong.It describes the prelude to war from his point of view and his part in the Battle for Hong Kong. There follows the story of what happened to him when taken prisoner and life and death in prison camps in Hong Kong and Japan. It tells what it was like to be shipped to Japan in the hold of Japanese merchant men with constant fear of being torpedoed.In Japan itself he and his fellow prisoners were used as slave labor. Treatment was harsh and brutal and although many of them died the Japanese never broke the spirit of the survivors.The author explains how it felt to be a prisoner working in a Japanese factory when a major earthquake struck. He also relates what it was like to be on the receiving end of a B29 fire raid and what the Japanese did to downed American airmen. In August 1945 he saw the Japanese bow before loudspeakers and although he did not realize it then, heard the Japanese Emperor announce the surrender of Japan. The book contains a tribute to the efficiency and kindness of the American forces that got him out and on his way home.…

hardcover. Condición: 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.

Hardcover. Condición: 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.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Fine Dust Jacket. First Edition. 8vo. 256 pages. We specialize in fine books in collectible condition. Orders are professionally packaged and shipped promptly. W12.

Hardcover. Condición: As New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: As New. 1st Edition. University of Oklahoma Press, Norman, OK. 1993. Hardcover. First Printing by Line Number. Book is tight, square, and unmarked. Book Condition: As New. DJ: As New. Black boards and spine with bright gilt lettering on spine 241 pp 8vo. The author was a Navy Ensign on the Philippine island of Corregidor when it was captured by the Japanese in WWII. This is his first-hand story of surrender then escape from a POW camp, his recapture, re-imprisonment, and survival in Bilibid Prison. Lucky to be alive, he tells his story with candor and engaging good humor, bringing life to the events, circumstances, and friendships of his wartime adventures in the Philippines. A clean pristine edition.…

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. 1st edition. Dust Jacket is in fine condition without tears or chips or other damage. Dust jacket in mylar guard. Quantity Available: 1. Category: World War II; ISBN: 0806125098. ISBN/EAN: 9780806125091. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 17770.…

hardcover. Condición: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Ex library copy with usual stamps & stickers.…

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. 2nd printing. very nice copy.

Very good with very good dust jacket. Book and dust jacket are lightly bumped at top of spine. Dust jacket is also lightly bumped at top and bottom back edge and at the corners. 241 pages with index, 6 maps, and 20 illustrations.

Hardcover. 8vo. Black paper over boards with gilt spine lettering, pictorial dust jacket. xiv, 241pp. Frontispiece, illustrations, 6 maps. Fine/fine. Pristine first edition, tight and bright, of this firsthand account of an ensign's capture at Corregidor in 1942, escape and recapture.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. 1st Edition. 1st printing indicated on copyright page. Fine in a fine jacket looks about new. Inscribed by the author ink on the blank front end paper: "To Kitty + Dean _____ My very best wishes Bill Berry 4/19/93." Signed in the year of publication. Inscribed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condición: As New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: As New. 1st Edition. Dust jacket and text are both in unread condition. A true story of a prisoner of war of the Japanese in the Philippines. Signed by the author. In protective covers.

Hard Cover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. First Edition. xiv, 241pp, index, appendix, bw ills, map. Or boards in jacket. Near new. The author was taken prisoner by the Japanese in the Philippines in May 1942. He and 2 others escaped to the jungles of Luzon and were recaptured after 3 months. On recapture they were sent to Bilibid, a maximum security prison near Manila where, as escapes, they were subject to extreme punishment and privation and the constant threat of summary execution. Size: 8vo.…

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. First Edition. First printing. Signed and inscribed by Bill Berry (author). Black glossy boards with gold foil-stamped spine. Appears AS NEW & UNREAD. Includes numerous B&W photos, maps and illustrations. Only apparent flaw is minor rubbing to top edge of boards. NO markings throughout - NO rem mark or ex-lib. DJ is UNCLIPPED and FINE with NO visible flaws. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condición: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.

hardcover. Condición: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.