Just Raoul by James Bacque - 1992-02

Crown Publishing Group, The. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Crown Publishing Group, The. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Riverside, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Rocklin, CA: Prima Publishing, 1992, 1992. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. B/W Photographs & Color Illustraions. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Prima Lifestyles, 1992-02. Hardcover. Good.

Rocklin, CA: Prima, 1992. 192 pp, 8vo (8 3/4" H). Map endpapers, b&w illustrations. "In German-occupied France in 1940, only a few people refused to give up the great ideals of their country - liberty, equality, and fraternity. One of these was Raoul Laporterie. Starting right after the fall of France, he supplied false documents, money, transport, and shelter to more than 1,600 people. Those rescued were chiefly Sephardic Jews of Bordeaux, but also included a covey of nuns, some French soldiers evading prison camps, and Allied flyers fleeing captivity. He was assisted by his wife, Laure, and his daughter, Irene, his employees in his clothing stores, and all the residents of the village of Bascons, near the border between Occupied and Vichy France, where he was mayor. Risking death daily, Laporterie managed to outmaneuver and fool the Germans repeatedly. A true Christian, he loved others regardless of the consequences. Today, at age 94, he has received many honours from the governments… Read More

Rocklin, CA: Prima, 1992. Hardcover. FINE/FINE. 8vo. Bright, clean, unworn copy. No writing/markings. Jacket is not price clipped. Dust jacket is protected in new archival mylar. 192 pages. Map endpapers (of occupied France). Includes b&w photo illustrations, notes, and index. -- Please feel free to ask for additional information, or detailed photos. US orders ship USPS from Niagara Falls, NY. Canadian orders ship from Ontario.

Rocklin, California: Prima Publishing. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1992. First Edition. Hardcover. 1559581425 . 192 pp. Index. Spine bumped. Jacket has light edgewear. Endpaper maps. The account of a small town mayor in Vichy France who risked his life to save hundreds of lives during the Second World War. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

Prima Pub. DJ in archival cover. with a full number line starting with 1. . Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1992.