In Deep And Troubled Waters: The Story Of A South African At War Who Survived The Sinkings Of Both Hms Cornwall And The Troopship Laconia In 1942

In Deep And Troubled Waters: The Story Of A South African At War Who Survived The Sinkings Of Both Hms Cornwall And The Troopship Laconia In 1942

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Tony Large
Binding: Hardback
Published: Paul Watkins., 2001

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Bumps to board, previous owner sticker in FEP.

This gripping historical account, In Deep And Troubled Waters, chronicles the extraordinary wartime experiences of a South African soldier during the tumultuous year of 1942. The narrative vividly recounts his harrowing survival through two distinct maritime disasters: the sinking of HMS Cornwall and, subsequently, the troopship Laconia. It presents a deeply personal perspective on the brutal realities of naval warfare and the sheer resilience of the human spirit amidst unimaginable peril. The author illustrates the profound challenges faced by those caught in the crosscurrents of global conflict, offering a compelling testament to endurance and the will to live.

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Description

Author: Tony Large
Binding: Hardback
Published: Paul Watkins., 2001

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Bumps to board, previous owner sticker in FEP.

This gripping historical account, In Deep And Troubled Waters, chronicles the extraordinary wartime experiences of a South African soldier during the tumultuous year of 1942. The narrative vividly recounts his harrowing survival through two distinct maritime disasters: the sinking of HMS Cornwall and, subsequently, the troopship Laconia. It presents a deeply personal perspective on the brutal realities of naval warfare and the sheer resilience of the human spirit amidst unimaginable peril. The author illustrates the profound challenges faced by those caught in the crosscurrents of global conflict, offering a compelling testament to endurance and the will to live.