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Fear Drive My Feet
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A memoir of how 18yo intelligence operative, isolated in hostile territory, survived on his wits and through relationships with natives.
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Fear Drive My Feet is Peter Ryan's enduring account of his time patrolling isolated regions of New Guinea during World War II. Far from his fellow Australians and with Japanese forces closing in around him, the 18-year-old Ryan endures the hardships of the jungle, overcoming loneliness, fatigue and fear with quiet courage.
Rarely out of print in the past four decades, Fear Drive My Feet is a classic memoir of the war in the Pacific, a major work of Australian war literature.
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Fear Drive My Feet is often praised for its compelling and poignant portrayal of wartime experiences. Reviewers highlight its narrative of individual courage and resilience during challenging times, with a focus on the author's personal journey and solitary heroism.
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ISBN: 9781925240054
Publisher: Text Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 24 June 2015
Country: Australia
Imprint: The Text Publishing Company
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 128.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 231g
Pages: 322
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