Synopses & Reviews
In this entertaining and informative encyclopedia, disguises, ruses, stratagems, capers, devices, rescues, and plots abound. Topics range from a pâpiér-mache POW substitute and Bonnie Prince Charlie's successful 1746 masquerade as a maid to a British airman's short-lived escape from a German hospital wearing a nurse's cap and cape—and enormous flying boots and a luxuriant mustache. Each story is a tribute to ingenuity, perseverance, courage, and indomitable will. The A-Z entries, many of them illustrated, suggest sources for pursuing each subject further.
Review
· A-Z entries, many of them illustrated, suggest sources for pursuing each subject further
"...a useful, focused historical encyclopedia. Recommended for public reference librarians."Library Journal
"The material in this book ... is ideally suited for browsing, and public libraries might want to consider an additional copy for their circulating collections."American Reference Books Annual
"...this is an interesting and informative volume for beginning researchers or general readers."Choice
Review
"…a useful, focused historical encyclopedia. Recommended for public reference librarians." - Library Journal
Review
"The material in this book … is ideally suited for browsing, and public libraries might want to consider an additional copy for their circulating collections." - American Reference Books Annual
Review
"…this is an interesting and informative volume for beginning researchers or general readers." - Choice
Synopsis
• A-Z entries, many of them illustrated, suggest sources for pursuing each subject further
Synopsis
In this entertaining and informative encyclopedia, disguises, ruses, stratagems, capers, devices, rescues, and plots abound. Topics range from a ppiér-mache POW substitute and Bonnie Prince Charlie's successful 1746 masquerade as a maid to a British airman's short-lived escape from a German hospital wearing a nurse's cap and capeand enormous flying boots and a luxuriant mustache. Each story is a tribute to ingenuity, perseverance, courage, and indomitable will. The A Z entries, many of them illustrated, suggest sources for pursuing each subject further.
Synopsis
The daring escape of the fictional Count of Monte Cristo pales in comparison to the real-life exploits of POWs, persecuted clerics, political detainees, contenders for thrones, master spies, and even common criminals. Great Escapes and Rescues details the plots and tells the stories of history's great getaways.