The Air-Raid Warden Was a Spy: And Other Tales from Home-Front America in World War II
by Breuer, William B
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/VG+
- ISBN 10
- 0471234885
- ISBN 13
- 9780471234883
- Seller
-
Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
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About This Item
From the d.j.: "William Breuer recounts over fifty little-known tales of military actions, espionage, and skullduggery on the home front. Based on personal interviews, official archives, and declassified documents, 'The Air Raid Warden Was a Spy' features intriguing accounts of covert raids and combat experiments, spies and saboteurs, draft dodgers and do-gooders, and various excapes and secret operations."
Synopsis
Critical acclaim for William B. Breuer "A first-class historian." -The Wall Street Journal Top Secret Tales of World War II "A book for rainy days and long solitary nights by the fire. If there were a genre for cozy nonfiction, this would be the template." -Publishers Weekly "Perfect for the curious and adventure readers and those who love exotic tales and especially history buffs who will be surprised at what they didn't know. Recommended for nearly everyone." -Kirkus Reviews Daring Missions of World War II "The author brings to light many previously unknown stories of behind-the-scenes bravery and covert activities that helped the Allies win critical victories." -Albuquerque Journal Secret Weapons of World War II "Rip-roaring tales . . . a delightful addition to the niche that Breuer has so successfully carved out." -Publishers Weekly
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Details
- Bookseller
- Stillman Books (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 952SB
- Title
- The Air-Raid Warden Was a Spy:
- Author
- Breuer, William B
- Format/Binding
- Red boards with gilt lettering on spine. Minor bump to bottom of spine.
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- VG+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0471234885
- ISBN 13
- 9780471234883
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons
- Place of Publication
- New Jersey
- Date Published
- 2003
- Pages
- 228
- Size
- 8 vo.
- Keywords
- Published simultaneously in Canada. D.J. with some edgewear.
Terms of Sale
Stillman Books
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Stillman Books
About Stillman Books
children's and other illustrated books, along with aviation, sea and naval and other categories. I'm still plugging along after 42 years of book-selling.