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On Wings of Eagles (Bookcassette(r) Edition)
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On Wings of Eagles (Bookcassette(r) Edition) Unknown - 1985

by Follett, Ken


About this book

On Wings of Eagles is a 1983 thriller novel written by British author Ken Follett. Set against the background of the Iranian revolution, it tells the story of the rescue of Paul Chiapparone and Bill Gaylord from prison in Tehran by a team of Electronic Data Systems executives led by retired Col. Arthur D. Simons. The story, according to Follett, is not fictionalized or a 'non-fiction novel'.

Summary

When two of his American employees were held hostage in Iran, H. Ross Perot and a select group of his employees took matters into their own hands.

From the publisher

When two of his American employees were held hostage in a heavily guarded prison fortress in Iran, one man took matters into his own hands: American businessman H. Ross Perot. His team consisted of a group of volunteers from the executive ranks of his corporation, hand-picked and trained by a retired Green Beret officer. To free the imprisoned Americans, they would face incalculable odds on a mission that only true heroes would have dareda ]
a oeSuperba ]Ken Folletta (TM)s fans may be reluctant to see him return to fiction.a - The New York Times Book Review a oeA marvelous, rare, terrific reada ]as exciting as a novel.a - USA Today

First Edition Identification

On Wings Of Eagles was first published in 1983 by HarperCollins (UK) and William Morrow (US). 

Published by New York: William R. Morrow in 1983. The first US edition of the book is hardcover with 444 pages, the spine is beige with blue lettering.

The first UK edition was published in London by  HarperCollins, 1983. It features black and white  plates, endpaper maps and original boards.


Details

  • Title On Wings of Eagles (Bookcassette(r) Edition)
  • Author Follett, Ken
  • Binding unknown
  • Edition Multitrack
  • Publisher Bookcassette, Grand Haven, Michigan, U.S.A.
  • Date January 1, 1985
  • ISBN 9780930435004
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On Wings of Eagles

On Wings of Eagles

by Follett, Ken

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Grand Haven, Michigan, U.S.A.: Bookcassette, 1984. AK2 - 4 near fine cassettes in a very good cover/case that has an old price label, couple of blackened price, some discoloration and shelf wear. All the tapes have been listened completely and all the tapes are good. Unabridged. Over 11 hours and 30 minutes. A painstakingly accurate account of modern heroes and international adventure, this book is also a compelling picture of Iran in ferment just before the revolution that put Ayatollah Komeini in power.. Audio Cassette. Very Good/Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
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NZ$16.89
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