This hardcover textbook titled "Forty-two Months in Durance Vile: Prisoner of the Japanese" by R. Keith Mitchell is a captivating biographical account of the author's experiences as a POW during World War II. The book, published in 1997 by T.H.E. Crowood Press LTD, is 224 pages long and measures 216 mm in height and 138 mm in width. The book is written in English and is suitable for adult and further education. It features a dust jacket and is illustrated with diagrams and images. The book is a valuable addition to any collection of textbooks, education and reference materials, and is a must-read for anyone interested in biographies and true stories.