Publisher's Synopsis
Out of the Night is an autobiographical account of the life of Jan Valtin, a former member of the Communist Party and an agent for the Comintern. The book chronicles Valtin's experiences as a revolutionary in Europe and the United States during the 1920s and 1930s, including his involvement in espionage and sabotage activities. Valtin also describes his imprisonment and torture by the Gestapo in Nazi Germany and his eventual escape to the United States. The book is a harrowing tale of political extremism, violence, and betrayal, as well as a cautionary tale about the dangers of totalitarianism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
