Close to the Wind: A Story of Escape and Survival out of the Ashes of Singapore 1942
By David B. Hill
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In May 1940, a group of Auckland yachtsmen who were members of the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve left for the war. Leonard Hill, a young Maori sailor, and his friends arrived in Singapore under siege. Playing to their strengths as small boat sailors, they manned fast motor
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Close to the Wind: A Story of Escape and Survival out of the Ashes of Singapore 1942
9781775503682
Huia Publishers
1 March 2019
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340
1.33 MB
English

Author Biography

David B. Hill (Ngapuhi/Te Tahawai) is a writer and tour guide. From an early age, David's passions have been history and travel, and he has spent much of his time on both. Embarking on a career as a guide as a young adult, he has travelled extensively internationally. He now focuses on leading tours closer to home and telling tourists stories of Aotearoa New Zealand. World won the Ngā Kupu Ora Best Māori Biography of the Year Award. Bradford says, ‘My interest in storytelling is primarily based on the power of the story … to convey a message that will stimulate conversation and ultimately transform hearts, minds and communities.’

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