The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors: The Extraordinary World War II Story of the U. S. Navy's Finest Hour
by Hornfischer, James D
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine in Near Fine Dust Jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0553802577
- ISBN 13
- 9780553802573
- Seller
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Helena, Montana, United States
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About This Item
Bantam Books, 2004. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine in Near Fine Dust Jacket. First printing, near fine hardcover shows touch of soil and shelf wear to covers, previous owner name and address at top of front endpaper and some other minute trace wear, in a near fine dust jacket (price at flap) that shows just a hint of shelf wear as well. 499 pages with notes, index, couple sets of black & white plates and black and white photo endpapers. Nice looking copy of this hard to find first printing of this classic work that tells the story of "..Navy pilots attacking enemy battleships with makeshift weapons and sacrificial valor, a veteran commander improvising tactics never taught at Annapolis, and young crews from across America rising to an impossible challenge" that culminates in impossible victory at the Battle of Samar, October 25, 1944.
Synopsis
James D. Hornfischer is a writer, literary agent, and former book editor. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Colgate University, he has graduate business and law degrees from the University of Texas at Austin. He lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife and three children.
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- Bookseller
- Barker Books & Vintage (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 29460
- Title
- The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors: The Extraordinary World War II Story of the U. S. Navy's Finest Hour
- Author
- Hornfischer, James D
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine in Near Fine Dust Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- ISBN 10
- 0553802577
- ISBN 13
- 9780553802573
- Publisher
- Bantam Books
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2004
- Keywords
- Antiques; Collectibles; Rare Books ; Spokane, Wa ; Used Books ; ; ;
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About the Seller
Barker Books & Vintage
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Helena, Montana
About Barker Books & Vintage
Welcome to Barker Books & Vintage. We are a brick and mortar retailer of carefully selected books and other paper related product, located in Helena, Montana. We use our office mainly to buy books but are willing to allow perusal of inventory upon request. Our special emphasis on quality books includes a broad range of titles with particular interest given to those being uncommon or collectible. We have been in business close to twenty five years including our new home in Montana. Please call with any questions.
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