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The Strange Odyssey of Poland's National Treasures, 1939-1961
by Swoger, Gordon
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- Paperback
- Condition
- New
- ISBN 10
- 1550025155
- ISBN 13
- 9781550025156
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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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About This Item
Toronto, ON, Canada: Dundurn, 2004. Soft cover. New. New Book; "Facing imminent Nazi invasion, the decision is made to transport some of Poland's most ancient and valuable historical objects to prevent their plunder by the invading army.After a perilous journey, the treasures arrive in Canada where they are expected to remain for the duration of the war. Canada, 1961. Their release is finally negotiated and they are returned to their native soil. The strange odyssey ends where it began, after an absence of more than two decades.
Synopsis
Story of O is an erotic novel published in 1954 about dominance and submission by French author Anne Desclos under the pen name Pauline Réage. Desclos did not reveal herself to be the author until four years before her death, 40 years after the initial publication of the book. Desclos said that she had written the novel as a series of love letters to her lover Jean Paulhan, who had admired the work of the Marquis de Sade.
Reviews
On Feb 20 2011, Merlynmagick said:
Very well written book, highlighted by the fact of domination of 1 women. Erotic and exciting.
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- Werdz Quality Used Books
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- Title
- The Strange Odyssey of Poland's National Treasures, 1939-1961
- Author
- Swoger, Gordon
- Format/Binding
- Soft cover
- Book Condition
- New New
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 1550025155
- ISBN 13
- 9781550025156
- Publisher
- Dundurn
- Place of Publication
- Toronto, ON, Canada
- Date Published
- 2004
- Keywords
- ART POLAND TREASURES IN WAR HISTORY WORLD WAR TWO WWII CULTURAL PROPERTY PROTECTION
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