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The spy in the caboose

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Description: "They branded him a saboteur - yet he worked for their good. This is the strange tale of Sam Carvey, a young lad interested in railroading in British Columbia. Sam is typical of the youth who, too young to fight at the battle front against those who would take away their freedom, try to do their bit for their country behind the lines. Such was the case with this young Canadian. Yet, in a most unbelievable manner, he is left friendless and is known as a Nazi spy"--Dust jacket flap.
Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Publication date: [1942]
Call number: 644280
Creator: Leddy, Cave(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Gift of the Estate of Donald Duke, 2015.
Dimensions: 21 cm
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