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The Mammoth Book of Prison Breaks
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See moreExtraordinary accounts of remarkable escapes from maximum-security prisons.
Extraordinary accounts of remarkable escapes from maximum-security prisons.
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True stories of prison breaks including those of Frank Abagnale, whose story is told in Catch Me If You Can; Henri Charriere who claimed to have escaped from the supposedly inescapable Devil's Island - the true story as opposed to his questionable memoir, Papillon; Bud Day, said to be the only US serviceman ever to have escaped to South Vietnam; the six prisoners who escaped from Death Row in Mecklenburg Correctional Center; and Pascal Payeret, the French armed robber who escaped not once, but twice from French prisons with the help of a helicopter.
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The Mammoth Book of Prison Breaks offers an array of true stories showcasing astonishing prison escapes, highlighting the perseverance and cleverness of those involved. Paul Simpson explores each escape's intricacies in detail, placing them in a broader historical and personal context. His writing style is engaging and easy to follow, capturing the dramatic life stories that often conclude with tragic outcomes.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781472100238
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 July 2013
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Robinson
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 34.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 420g
Pages: 528
About the Author
Paul Simpson is the author or co-author of over a dozen non-fiction books including an acclaimed round-up of conspiracy theories. He has edited and contributed to numerous international entertainment magazines and currently oversees news and reviews website SciFiBulletin.com
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