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Gentle Johnny Ramensky : the extraordinary true story of the safe blower who became a war hero

Jeffrey, Robert, 1936-2011
Books, Manuscripts
This is the tale of a boy reared in the poverty of the Gorbals who became one of the world's most extraordinary safe blowers, spending more than 40 years in jail. But when World War II broke out, Ramensky joined the elite Commandos and his story became legend.
Imprint:
Edinburgh : Black & White, 2011.
Collation:
211 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), ports. (some col.) ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: 2010.Includes index.
ISBN:
9781845023461 (pbk)1845023463 (pbk)
Dewey class:
364.1'62'092364.16209411364.162920.RAM364.162092
Local class:
920.RAMB RAM
Language:
English
BRN:
490293
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