A Purple Heart at Far Acre Farm The True Story of a Young Boy Who Spied for His Country |
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| Author:
| Vaughan, Hal |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4928-3701-5 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2013 |
| Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $7.99 |
Book Description:
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In 1938 Pat, a New York City boy, is sent to Far Acre Farm to recuperate after a long illness. He learns to care for the crops and animals under the eye of an Austrian-born farmer, Mr. Churney and his son Willie.Desperate for income, Mr. Churney accepts German boarders during the summer months. Pat and Willie watch the guests sit around bonfires, singing Nazi songs. The duo takes photos of the men and women, and develops two sets of prints. They sell one set of photos to the guests as...
More DescriptionIn 1938 Pat, a New York City boy, is sent to Far Acre Farm to recuperate after a long illness. He learns to care for the crops and animals under the eye of an Austrian-born farmer, Mr. Churney and his son Willie.Desperate for income, Mr. Churney accepts German boarders during the summer months. Pat and Willie watch the guests sit around bonfires, singing Nazi songs. The duo takes photos of the men and women, and develops two sets of prints. They sell one set of photos to the guests as souvenirs. But they hand the other set to the New York State Police, who turns it over to the FBI.