Description: Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE THE PASSING OF THE NIGHT: My Seven Years As a Prisoner of the North Vietnamese by General Robbie Risner, USAF Ret. VERY GOOD+++ First Edition unstated, 4th printing hardcover, 1973. SIGNED by author on first blank page (scan #2). Describes with moving candor the years of pain and deprivation suffered at the hands of the NVA and his search for confirmation of his strong faith. A portrait of men in the worst of times who yet manage to inspire each other with true courage. Shot down over North Vietnam in 1965 and imprisoned for 7 years, Risner was subjected to brutal torture as his NVA captives attempted to break him. Monotony and despair. Tears, joy, and humor. Spiritual growth. Very collectible. VERY GOOD+++ First Edition unstated, 4th printing hardcover, appearing unread with pages exceptionally clean and unmarked. Foxing to top edges, but all other edges very clean. SIGNED by author on first blank page (scan #2). Binding very tight. Jacket shows minor corner and edge wear with no tears, light soiling, and minor scuffing and rubbing. Price clipped. Not a remainder. Very collectible condition. 5.75" x 8.5." Text only. 264 pgs.
Price: 32.95 USD
Location: San Marcos, Texas
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Signed By: Robbie Risner
Book Title: The Passing of the Night
Signed: Yes
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Random House
Original Language: English
Item Length: 8.5 in
Inscribed: No
Intended Audience: Adults
Edition: First Edition
Vintage: Yes
Publication Year: 1973
Type: Memoir
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Author: Robinson Risner
Personalized: No
Features: Dust Jacket, Signed by Author
Genre: Aviation, History, Military, War & Combat
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Vietnam War, POW, Air War / Aviation
Item Width: 5.75 in
Number of Pages: 264 pgs