Our man in Tehran : the true story behind the secret mission to save six Americans during the Iran Hostage Crisis and the foreign ambassador who worked with the CIA to bring them home
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Wright, Robert A. 1960-
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New York : Other Press, 2011., New York : Other Press, 2011., , 2010.
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Other Press edition.
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Wellington Public Library - NONFICTION955.05 WriOn Shelf

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Ambassadors -- Canada -- Biography.
Diplomatic and consular service, American -- Iran.
Diplomatic and consular service, Canadian -- Iran.
Diplomats -- United States.
Escapes -- Iran.
Iran -- Foreign relations -- United States.
Iran Hostage Crisis, 1979-1981.
Taylor, Kenneth, -- 1934-
United States -- Foreign relations -- Iran.

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Published
New York : Other Press, 2011., New York : Other Press, 2011., , 2010.
Format
Book
Edition
Other Press edition.
Physical Desc
xxvi, 406 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English

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"First published in Canada in 2010 by HaperCollins Publishers Ltd"--T.p. verso.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 387-394) and index.
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In this fascinating account of spycraft and compassion, Wright (Three Nights in Havana) puts newly unclassified documents to excellent use in recounting how Canadian ambassador Ken Taylor hid six Americans who had slipped out a side door and gathered intelligence for the U.S. government during the Iran Hostage Crisis.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Wright, R. A. 1. (2011). Our man in Tehran: the true story behind the secret mission to save six Americans during the Iran Hostage Crisis and the foreign ambassador who worked with the CIA to bring them home (Other Press edition.). Other Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Wright, Robert A. 1960-. 2011. Our Man in Tehran: The True Story Behind the Secret Mission to Save Six Americans During the Iran Hostage Crisis and the Foreign Ambassador Who Worked With the CIA to Bring Them Home. Other Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Wright, Robert A. 1960-. Our Man in Tehran: The True Story Behind the Secret Mission to Save Six Americans During the Iran Hostage Crisis and the Foreign Ambassador Who Worked With the CIA to Bring Them Home Other Press, 2011.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Wright, Robert A. 1960-. Our Man in Tehran: The True Story Behind the Secret Mission to Save Six Americans During the Iran Hostage Crisis and the Foreign Ambassador Who Worked With the CIA to Bring Them Home Other Press edition., Other Press, 2011.

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