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Escape In Italy: The Narrative Of Lieutenant William L. Newnan, United States Rangers

FOREWORD "THIS IS A BOOK for which there never was an original manuscript. It was recorded in my study as the narrator, without pause or interruption, in simple staccato recitative, told it to his father and mother, a few intimate friends, and me, a day or two after he first returned. The transcript from this recording has been subject to little editing other than that deemed appropriate by the War Department, with the result you are about to enjoy. The original recording is in the hands of the author, and on some far future day his grandchildren may listen to this tale with all its vividness as first told, hearing it in his own vibrant voice as we did, spellbound by the suspense, our imaginations caught by the cool courage, determination, and resourcefulness displayed. On that day, in very truth, none will be able to say that through the years the tale had improved with the telling, and what a tale it will be then, as it is now! B. E. Hutchinson March 12, 1945" Digitized by Google · Title vignette (map) · A transcript of the original recording made by the author. cf. Foreword · Electronic reproduction · Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithfu

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