The tartan pimpernel
Caskie, Donald C. (Donald Currie), 1902-19831999
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This is the remarkable story of Donald Caskie minister of the Scots Kirk in Paris at the time of the German invasion in 1940. Although he had several opportunities to flee, Caskie stayed behind to help establish a network of safe houses and escape routes for Allied soldiers and airmen trapped in occupied territory.
Main title:
The tartan pimpernel / Donald C. Caskie.
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Edition:
[New ed.].
Imprint:
Edinburgh : Birlinn, 1999.
Collation:
272 pages., [12] p. of plates : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: London : Oldbourne Press, 1957.
ISBN:
18415801479781841580142
Dewey class:
285.244092920.CAS920.CASK940.547920 CASK940.5481920940.534940.5392/CAS940.534 Scotland
Language:
English
Subject:
Caskie, Donald C. (Donald Currie), 1902-1983Church of Scotland -- Clergy -- BiographyWorld War, 1939-1945 -- FranceWorld War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, ScottishWorld War, 1939-1945 -- Underground movements -- FranceChurch of Scotland -- MinistersWorld War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, ScottishWorld War, 1939-1945 -- Prisoners and prisons, GermanWorld War II -- Personal narratives
Index terms:
World War IIBiographiesAutobiographies
BRN:
55913
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