Destined to Survive: A Dieppe Veteran's Story by Jack A. Poolton with Jayne Poolton-Turvey - 1998

Toronto: Dundurn Press. Near Fine. 1998. First Edition; Second Printing. Softcover. 155002311x . Only slight wear to card covers; A bright, solid book ; Trade PB; B&W Photographs; 9 X 6.03 X 0.36 inches; 144 pages; Private Jack Poolton was among the Canadians landing at the disastrous raid on Dieppe. Fortunate to have survived, Jack was taken to a prisoner of war camp in Germany. In Destined to Survive: A Dieppe Veteran's Story, Jack Poolton relates the story of his training, capture, and experiences in the POW camp. We follow Jack's three escape attempts, and his subsequent punishment. And we share his elation when Jack and his fellow prisoners are liberated by American soldiers. Poolton and the other POWs never lost their desire to escape. Throughout the ordeal, Jack dreamed of one day celebrating the end of the war, and an allied victory. He eventually celebrated V-E Day in England.Written as a tribute to the fifty-fifth anniversary of the Dieppe Raid, Destined to Survive is… Read More

Toronto: Dundern Press Limited., 1998 Second printing in paper covers. 144 pp. Photographs. Minor rubbing to covers. Near Fine.

Dundurn, 1998. Paperback. Very Good. Disclaimer:May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Dundurn, 1998. Paperback. Good. Disclaimer:Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Toronto: Dundurn. very nice copy . Near Fine. Soft cover. First. 1998.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Dundurn Press, 1999. 144pp. with b/w illustrations. Curl/creasing at corners, tanning to paper and light soil to outer edges. Wraps have edge/rub wear and light creasing. Actual book for sale pictured. 15.3 x 22.9 x 1cm, wt400g. Reprint. Soft Cover. VG. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Dundurn Press, 1998. 144pp. with b/w illustrations. Small curl/creasing at corners and light soil to outer edges. Wraps have edge/rub wear and creasing. Actual book for sale pictured. 15.3 x 22.9 x 1cm, wt400g. First Edition Paperback. Soft Cover. VG. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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