CHARLIE TWO SHOES: And the Marines of Love Company by Peterson 1998 HC 1Ed/1 NEW

Description: CHARLIE TWO SHOES: And the Marines of Love Company by Michael Peterson and David Perimutt. NEW First Edition, first printing hardcover, 1998. The tale of an 11-year old Chinese boy, Tsui Chi Hsii - better known by his American name "Charlie Tsui", or Charlie Two Shoes - who was befriended by a company of US Marines sent to China in 1945 shortly after the end of World War II. Malnourished and often cold, Charlie lived in a mud hut just beyond the perimeter wire that protected the men of Love Company, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. The Marines gave him food and clothing, taught him English, sent him to church, and paid for his schooling. But when the communists took over China in 1949, the Marines were forced out, leaving Charlie behind. Thirty-five years later, after 17 years as a political prisoner, Charlie managed to contact some of his old Marine friends, who joined together again to bring Charlie to America in 1983. A story of the true realization of the American dream. NEW First Edition, first printing stated hardcover, unread with acid-free pages and edges clean and unmarked with the exception of one small blemish to the forward edges. Binding tight. Jacket shows minor corner wear, no edge wear and no tears. Very light storage scuffing. Not a remainder. 6.25" x 9.25." Photos, maps, and text. 214 pgs.

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