A QUIET AMERICAN, The Secret War of Varian Fry.
New York, Published by St Martin's Press, 1999. First Edition. 8vo.pp. xi + 403 + black + white photographs + maps including epilogue, notes and references, bibliography and index. A couple of marks to foredges. Black cloth hardcover in original pictorial hardcover. Very good. Item #195405
ISBN: 031220356X
"A Quiet American: The Secret War of Varian Fry" by Andy Marino tells the gripping true story of Varian Fry, an American journalist who played a crucial role in rescuing artists, intellectuals, and political dissidents from Nazi-occupied France during World War II. Under the cover of a relief organization, Fry orchestrated daring escape plans and forged documents, helping over 2,000 individuals, including notable figures like Marc Chagall and Max Ernst, to flee to safety. Marino's account highlights Fry's bravery, the dangers he faced, and the profound impact of his humanitarian efforts during one of history's darkest periods.
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