Book details: WHY WE WANT TO HELP STRICKEN, RAVAGED NORWAY…
$US 100.00
Arnesen Press, Inc.
WHY WE WANT TO HELP STRICKEN, RAVAGED NORWAY…
Imprint: Brooklyn, Arnesen Press, Inc. ,, 1943
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Paperback
First edition. Original illustrated paper wrappers with image of a mother holding a baby with a child standing next to her amidst destruction from war. 4to. 4 pages; 23 x 10 cm. “Norway has been occupied by brute force, but she has not surrendered. Her spirit is not broken and the flame of independence is still burning brightly within the breasts of all true Norwegians. They have kept up a never ceasing passive resistance, and it has been stated that ‘of all the countries newly under German occupation, Norway is giving her captors most trouble and is most strongly pervaded by a spirit of defiant independence that will not down. ’” Includes a Norwegian Underground Song on the back cover. “We’re Norsemen! The Nazis shall feel how we hate, / A worm-eaten Quisling we’ll soon liquidate. ” A pamphlet urging Americans to help the Norwegian people during WWII. Divided into smaller sections with titles such as “Starvation In Sight, ” “Norwegian War Efforts, ” and “Defiant Independence. ” SUBJECT (S) : German Occupation of Norway, WWII, Civilian relief. OCLC lists 1 holding worldwide (Wisconsin Historical Society) . Some edgewear. Very minimal markings. Very good + condition. Rare. (HOLO2-134-65)
Stock number:38410.