Behind the Fence: Life as a Japanese P.O.W by Les Chater; Elizabeth Hamid - 2001-08-01

Vanwell Publishing, Limited. Used - Like New. Used book that is in almost brand-new condition.

Vanwell Publishing, 2001. First. . Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. pp.288 clean tight copy slight edge and corner wear scratch on lower front cover Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall

St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada: Vanwell Publishing Ltd., 2001. Book. As New. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 288 Pages Illus..

St. Catharines, ON: Vanwell Publishing Ltd., 2001 First edition hardcover in dust jacket. 288 pp. Illustrations, appendices, glossary. The jacket has barest hint of edgecreasing. Fine/Near Fine.

Saint Catharines, Ontario, Canada: Vanwell Pub Ltd, 2001. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Clean unmarked text. previous owners insignia stamp on the ffep. Secure packaging! Chater was captured by the Japanese in April 1942 and remained a prisoner until July 1945. His secret diaries were ultimately presented as evidence in the Tokyo War Crimes trials. j3.

St Catherines: Vanwell Publishing, 2001. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very good. 8vo. pp. xvii 18 288.

St. Catharines: Vanwell Publishing Limited 978-1-55125-064-0 [978-1-55125-064-0] 2001, 1st edition. (Hardcover) Near fine in near fine dust jacket. 288pp. Photographs, illustrations, appendices, glossary. The spine is lightly worn and the dust jacket is very lightly rubbed. "Les Chater did not record the more horrific aspects of his time as a POW, partly out of fear of reprisals but also out of an innate determination to make the best of things. His spirit and resolve are apparent on almost every closely written page. Daily entries over 3-1 / 2 years provide a powerful record of his captivity: from the 'summer camp' atmosphere of the first camp in Java, through the growing despair on the boat to Japan where so many died, and the grinding deprivation and injustice of imprisonment, Les Chater emerged unbroken and full of hope for the future". Diaries of Les Chater. Edited by Elizabeth Hamid. Transcribed by Elizabeth Hamid. Locale: Japan; Java. (Military--Canada,… Read More

Vanwell Pub Ltd. Fine+ in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition. Hardcover. 1551250640 . Grey Hardcovers with red titles to the spine. A Fine copy with a solid binding and a bright unmarked interior. Very Nice. The DJ is in Near Fine condition. Les Chater was captured early in 1942, when the Japanese invaded Singapore and Java. His wife and small son escaped on an American troop ship and did not hear any news of Les for the next 18 months. He spent the rest of the war in POW camps in Semplak, Java and in Mitsushima and Kanose in Japan. His secret, daily record in four palm-sized booklets was an ongoing challenge, and a small defiance. Every death and its cause is noted in these diaries. Every meal, the activities in the camp, the personalities of guard and officials are described. The Japanese civilians, often little better off than the prisoners near the end, are portrayed as friendly, cheerful and respectful people. "; B&W Photographs; 9.24 X 6.52 X 0.95 inches; 250 pages; Box 34 .

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.