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In the shadow of Mount Kenya, surrounded by the forests and creatures of the savannah, life drags interminably for the inmates of POW Camp 354, captured in Africa during World War II. Confined to an endless cycle of boredom and frustration, one prisoner realizes he can bear it no longer.
When the clouds covering Mount Kenya part one morning to reveal its towering peaks for the first time, Felice Benuzzi is transfixed. The tedium of camp life is broken by the beginnings of a sudden idea--an outrageous, dangerous, brilliant idea.
Not many people would break out of a POW camp and trek for days across perilous terrain before climbing the north face of Mount Kenya with improvised equipment, meager rations, and a picture of the mountain on a tin of beef as their most accurate guide. Fewer still would break back into the camp on their return.
This is the remarkable story of three such men--a powerful testament to the human spirit of rebellion and adventure--reissued in a deluxe edition featuring Benuzzi’s own watercolor paintings of the expedition and a final chapter that has never before appeared in English.
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Experience the exhilarating tale of adventure and resilience with "No Picnic on Mount Kenya: The Story of Three POWs' Escape to Adventure". This captivating book, set against the backdrop of Mount Kenya and the African savannah, recounts the incredible journey of prisoners of war during World War II. As boredom and frustration consume their lives in POW Camp 354, one courageous prisoner dares to dream of something more.
Imagine the thrill of witnessing the majestic peaks of Mount Kenya pierce through the clouds, igniting a spark of hope in the hearts of these captives. Inspired by this breathtaking sight, Felice Benuzzi conceives an audacious plan - a plan so daring, it defies all odds. Breaking out of the POW camp, these brave men embark on a treacherous trek across perilous terrain, armed only with their ingenuity, meager supplies, and a tin can bearing an image of the mountain as their guide.
What unfolds is a testament to the indomitable spirit of rebellion and adventure that resides within us all. Few would possess the audacity to attempt an escape from a POW camp, let alone venture back into its clutches upon their return. This gripping account of Felice Benuzzi and his companions' remarkable expedition will leave you in awe and inspire your own sense of adventure.
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of "No Picnic on Mount Kenya" with this lavish deluxe edition. Featuring Benuzzi's own watercolor paintings showcasing the stunning landscapes encountered along their daring journey, this reissue also includes a previously unpublished final chapter, never before available in English.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to witness the triumph of the human spirit over adversity. Take a step into the exhilarating pages of "No Picnic on Mount Kenya: The Story of Three POWs' Escape to Adventure" and brace yourself for a heart-pounding experience like no other.
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