FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). The true story of an American citizen sentenced to imprisonment in the Russian GULAG by Soviet prosecutors after unjustly being found in possession of heroin at Moscow airport, thence after several years actually excaping from the camps and living for many months in the 'underground' network amongst dissidents, ultimately cutting a deal with the Soviet foreign ministry for his release back to America. Author presents a shocking picture of life in the camps, the abuse, mistreatment, homosexuality, prostitution, racism, bigotry, more. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains appendix, 296pp. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall.

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Title

Transit Point Moscow

Publisher

Holt Rinehart and Winston, New York

Publication Date

1984

Language

English

ISBN 10

003064156X

ISBN 13

9780030641565

Binding

Hardcover

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First Edition (stated).

Condition

Fine

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Fine

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Book

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Gerald Amster recounts how his thirst for adventure led to imprisonment in a Soviet labor camp and describes his escape and the six months he spent in a Moscow safe house

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