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The Suitcase: The Life and Times of Captain X

Name: The Suitcase: The Life and Times of Captain X
Brand: Earnshaw Books Ltd
SKU: 9789888769582
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Contributors:

Debbie Taussig-Boehner, Lauren Housman

Publisher:

Earnshaw Books Ltd

Binding:

Paperback

Book Category:

History

Book Subcategory:

Asia, Wars & Conflicts, Modern

Book Topic:

China, World War II, 20th Century

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Release Date:

2023-02-21

ISBN 13:

9789888769582

Weight:

1.2 lbs

Size:

8.50 x 5.50 x 1.31 inches

Pages:

526

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The Suitcase: The Life and Times of Captain X

The Suitcase is a tour-de-force, an imagining of the autobiography of an opportunistic Czech playboy, who avoided legal troubles and subsequently, the Holocaust by moving to Shanghai. There, he joined the fight against fascism, and later continued that struggle in London while his family was murdered in the camps. This narrative, written in the style of a bygone era, will transport readers to a world far different, yet eerily similar to that of the 21st century.

A True Story of Survival and Courage

This is the true story of Vladimír George Taussig, a veteran of the Great War whose unfortunate decisions in his native Prague forced him to flee to Shanghai where he fell in with high society-until the Japanese invasion, the beginning of World War II, encroached on the Shanghailanders' rollicking lifestyle. On the other side of the world, his family's lives began to disintegrate when Czechoslovakia was occupied and the horrors of the war reached their doorstep.

From Shanghai to London: A Remarkable Journey

From dancing on Shanghai's Bund, to mingling with radio stars in New York City, to speaking out against fascism across Britain, this tale, pieced together from Taussig's letters and other memorabilia, is one of passion and tenacity, weakness and courage, impropriety and decency, lies and truths, exclusion and tolerance, and life and death.

Historical Memoir Crafted from Letters and Memorabilia

Written by Debbie Taussig-Boehner and Lauren Housman, this biographical account reconstructs the extraordinary life of Captain X through authentic letters and personal artifacts. The narrative captures the voice of a bygone era while chronicling one man's journey through some of the 20th century's most tumultuous events.

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Published by Earnshaw Books Ltd in February 2023, this paperback edition offers readers an intimate look at life during the 1940s, from the high society of Shanghai to the anti-fascist movements in Britain. The book provides unique perspectives on the Jewish experience during WWII, Czechoslovakian history, and the international fight against fascism.

The Suitcase: The Life and Times of Captain X

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The Suitcase: The Life and Times of Captain X

A True Story of Survival and Courage

From Shanghai to London: A Remarkable Journey

Historical Memoir Crafted from Letters and Memorabilia

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The Suitcase: The Life and Times of Captain X

A True Story of Survival and Courage

From Shanghai to London: A Remarkable Journey

Historical Memoir Crafted from Letters and Memorabilia

Book Details

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