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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Born into working class poverty in the North of England in 1925,
Eddie Davies' personal account illustrates the remarkable and
colourful lives led by many 'ordinary people'. From a succession of
dead-end and downright dangerous jobs, through a ferocious (though
often hilarious) World War II, back to Blighty and then off to
central Africa for more hair-raising adventures. All this well
before I even met the man who was to become father-in-law and
grand-dad to my kids. We should be grateful that there are those
prepared and able to describe their journey through a rapidly
changing world - a world that has all but disappeared as we hurtle
towards an uncertain future. No doubt there will be similar shared
memories for many of the older ones amongst us, and a damn good
read for the rest!
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