The Last Enemy by Richard Hillary Paperback Book

Description: The Last Enemy by Richard Hillary THE LAST ENEMY recounts Richard Hillarys experiences as a fighter pilot in the Second World War, in which he was shot down and spent months in hospital, undergoing operations to rebuild his face and hands. It was published in 1942, seven months before his death in a second crash. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Richard Hillary is one of the three `fatal Englishmen in Sebastian Faulkss bestseller of the same name. The Last Enemy is the book he wrote about his experiences in the Second World War; now regarded as a classic, this edition, which includes an introduction by Sebastian Faulks, is published in Vintage for the first time.The Last Enemy is the story of Richard Hillary, one of Sebastian Faulks three fatal englishmen. In this extraordinary account, the author details his experiences as a fighter pilot in the Second World War, in which he was shot down, leading to months in hospital as part of Archibald McIndoes Guinea Pig Club, undergoing pioneering plastic surgery to rebuild his face and hands.The Last Enemy was first published in 1942, just seven months before Hilarys untimely death in a second crash and has gone on to be hailed as one of the classic texts of World War Two. Notes A new edition of Hillarys memoirs of his time as a fighter pilot in WWII, first published in 1942, months before he died. With an introduction by Sebastian Faulks, who wrote about Hillary in The Fatal Englishmen. Back Cover One of the classic books of World War Two London Review of Books The Last Enemy is the story of Richard Hillary, one of Sebastian Faulks three fatal englishmen. In this extraordinary account the author details his experiences as a fighter pilot in the Second World War, in which he was shot down, leading to months in hospital as part of Archibald McIndoes Guinea Pig Club, undergoing pioneering plastic surgery to rebuild his face and hands. The Last Enemy was first published in 1942, just seven months before Hillarys untimely death in a second crash and has gone on to be hailed as one of the classic texts of World War Two. The Last Enemy rapidly acquired the aura of a book that says something vital, whose importance goes beyond what it literally describes Sebastian Faulks Author Biography Richard Hillary was born in Sydney, Australia, in 1919. He was sent to boarding school in England and went to Trinity College, Oxford in 1937. He was still at Oxford when the Second World War broke out and, with other members of the R.A.F Volunteer Reserve, was immediately called to duty. He blew Spitfires in the Battle of Britain before being shot down and horribly burned. He underwent several operations by the great plastic surgeon, Archibald McIndoe. After a slow and very painful recovery, Hilary begged to be allowed to return to flying. He was killed, at the age of 23, when his plane crashed in a night training operation. Review The Last Enemy rapidly acquired the aura of a book that says something vital, whose importance goes beyond what it literally describes * Sebastian Faulks *This slim volume of Hillarys seems to have a weight which makes it sink into the depths of ones memory, while tons of printed bulk drift as flotsom on its surface -- Arthur KoestlerOne of the classic books of World War Two -- Philip French * London Review of Books *Rivetingly well told...It will still speak to anyone who cares for the romance and tragedy of a lost hero. -- Godfrey Smith * Sunday Times *Elegantly affecting memoir -- David Horspool * The Times * Promotional Richard Hillary is one of the three `fatal Englishmen in Sebastian Faulkss bestseller of the same name. THE LAST ENEMY is the book he wrote about his experiences in the Second World War; now regarded as a classic, this edition, which includes an introduction by Sebastian Faulks, is published in Vintage for the first time Review Text The Last Enemy rapidly acquired the aura of a book that says something vital, whose importance goes beyond what it literally describes Review Quote The Last Enemy rapidly acquired the aura of a book that says something vital, whose importance goes beyond what it literally describes Promotional "Headline" Richard Hillary is one of the three fatal Englishmen in Sebastian Faulkss bestseller of the same name. The Last Enemy is the book he wrote about his experiences in the Second World War; now regarded as a classic, this edition, which includes an introduction by Sebastian Faulks, is published in Vintage for the first time. Details ISBN0099551829 Author Richard Hillary Pages 192 Year 2010 ISBN-10 0099551829 ISBN-13 9780099551829 Format Paperback Publication Date 2010-07-01 Imprint Vintage Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Death 1943 DEWEY 940.544941092 Illustrations Illustrations Media Book Publisher Vintage Publishing UK Release Date 2010-07-01 AU Release Date 2010-07-01 NZ Release Date 2010-07-01 Translator Polly McLean Birth 1969 Affiliation Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, NSS College of Engineering, Palakkad, India Position UN Under-Secretary General and Rector Qualifications QC Alternative 9781446426883 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:32395005;

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