The World's Greatest Escape Stories

Lamar Underwood

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Rowman and Littlefield
18 June 2024

History; Military history

Whether you are a prisoner of war, a prisoner of nature's fury, or a prisoner of society, one word smashes your thoughts against a blockade of desperation: Escape! The stakes are higher than freedom itself--chains unshackled, steel doors opened, gunfire avoided. At stake is life itself, and the odds against winning the struggle are immense. The stories in this collection are pulse-pounding accounts of escape attempts of soldiers trapped on battlefields, outdoor adventurers facing nature's darkest hours, and POWs of all nationalities. The pain of wounds, loneliness, and defeat are captured in prose that makes these stories come alive.

Edited by: Lamar Underwood
Imprint: Rowman and Littlefield
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 213mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 336g
ISBN: 9781493081479
ISBN 10: 1493081470
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 18 June 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Lamar Underwood is the former editor in chief of Sports Afield and Outdoor Life, and also the editorial director of the Outdoor Magazine Group of Harris Publications in New York City. Among the many books he has authored and edited for Lyons are Classic Survival Stories, The Greatest Flying Stories Ever Told, and War Stories.