Great Escapes The Stories Behind 50 Remarkable Journeys to Freedom by Scott Christianson, published by Firefly Books in 2009.
A stunning visual record of the world's most audacious and compelling escapes and escape attempts. Whether escaping from a prison or evading an enemy, individuals have shown extraordinary courage and inventiveness during their bids for freedom. Great Escapes relates fascinating details about the 50 most remarkable escapes and escape attempts, including: Chris Ryan, who escaped from Iraq during the 1992 Gulf War as part of the Bravo Two Zero squad. Aron Ralston, the hiker who sawed off his own arm after being trapped for five days under a boulder in the Colorado wilderness.
A lovely addition to your coffee table or bookshelf, and a thoughtful gift for anyone who loves film, cars and photography.
