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Woodhouse, C.M.

Something Ventured - The Autobiography of C.M. Woodhouse

Granada, 1982

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Year of publication
1982
ISBN
0246110619
Place of printing
London
Author
Woodhouse, C.M.
Publishers
Granada
Size
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Edition
F First Edition
Keyword
Woodhouse, C.M. Guerrilla fighter undercover agent diplomat Director of, Chatham House Penguin Books MP for Oxford WWII Greek Resistance, Autobiography Iran Mohammed Mossadegh Biography Military Covert, Operations
Binding description
J H Very Good Hardcover
State of preservation
Very Good
Languages
English
Binding
Hardcover
First edition
Yes

Description

208 pages. Index. Black and white photographic plates. "Guerrilla fighter, undercover agent, diplomat, Director of Chatham House, chief editor of of Penguin Books, MP for Oxford, industrialist and author, Mr. Woodhouse ventured much. he spent the war years with the Greek Resistance and describes the hazards of working with rival guerilla groups as well as the rigours of partisan warfare in the mountains. A witty, stylish and above all thought-provoking account of a colorful and distinguished career." - dust jacket. Light wear to clean and unmarked book. Prior owner's blindstamp upon front free endpaper. Binding tight. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A nice bright copy. Book