A personal account of the struggle against apartheid in South Africa chronicles the author's imprisonment in the early 1960s for her participation in the opposition movement of the African National Congress
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This book covers the few months when journalist Ruth First was imprisoned by the South African government, but its concerns are more wide-ranging and cover the author's commitment to the cause of freedom in South Africa. Ruth's daughter Shawn Slovo tells her story in the film "A World Apart". The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001846707
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Seller: Sea Chest Books, Tucumcari, NM, U.S.A.
Trade Paperback. Condition: Good. First Thus. Reprint edition in good condition. Tall 12mo with some page rippling and tanning, slight edgewear and spine creasing. Ruth First's own account of her months in prison in 1963. She was a member of the ANC and the African Communist Party, and a commited opponent of apartheid. First was killed by a letter bomb in Mozambique in 1982. Originally published in 1965, this reprint edition was published to coincide with a film about First, 'A World Apart', written by her daughter Shawn Slovo. 143 pp. Biography, Memoir, Prison, Apartheid, Political prisoners, South Africa. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 008040
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0747502331I4N00
Seller: Reuseabook, Gloucester, GLOS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Seller Inventory # CHL10300095
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Seller: Greener Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Used; Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books. Seller Inventory # mon0000599682
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Seller: Chapter 1, Johannesburg, GAU, South Africa
Softcover. Condition: Good. Reprint . Reprint, 1988. Publication of 143 pages. The wraps are a little shelf rubbed and a touch edge worn. The pages are slightly 'browned' on the end papers. The binding is excellent. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Seller Inventory # 6rhpy
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Seller: The Recycled Book Company, Scarborough, United Kingdom
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Clean & tight. Seller Inventory # 021491
Quantity: 1 available