Description
1956 edition. Hardcover has significant wear, scuffs, small marks, stains and small tears. No dust jacket. Spine has significant reading creases and wear, small tears on top and bottom. Pages have some marks and small tears on some pages but largely are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-worn copy of “The Long Walk” by Slavomir Rawicz is a testament to the enduring power of human resilience and the thirst for freedom. First published in 1956, this memoir recounts Rawicz’s harrowing escape from a Soviet gulag in Siberia and his incredible 4,000-mile journey on foot across the Himalayas to British India. While the book’s veracity has been debated, it remains a captivating tale of survival against all odds, offering a rare glimpse into the harsh realities of Stalin’s labor camps. This edition, bearing the scars of countless readings, invites collectors and readers alike to immerse themselves in Rawicz’s extraordinary odyssey, a timeless exploration of the human spirit’s boundless capacity for perseverance.
