The Seabees of World War II HB/PC Landmark #103 by Edmund L Castillo - 1963

Random House, 1963. Hardcover. Very Good. 8x5x1. Vintage Pictorial Cover Book is in Very Good condition with a tight binding and clean crisp pages. There is a smaller than a quarter sized circle with an H in it stamp inside the back cover- which is a marking from Random House. No other writing or markings in the book. Inside the front cover along the inside text there are some glue spots, but otherwise this book is very nice! Book appears unread. Outside pictorial covers show some minor scuffing and wear to include the outside corners. Pictorial Cover without Dust Jacket. Book has come from a private collection. A less common title in this great series. Landmark Books and World Landmark Books are accurate, in-depth stories for young people in the 9-15 year old range. These living histories were written by award-winning authors or by men and women who experienced the events first hand. Written during the 1950's and 1960's and illustrated either with two-color drawings or clear photographs, the books are informative, enjoyable, and well worth reading and collecting. Landmark Book #103. During World War II the US Navy's construction battalions- better known as the Seabees- ranged far and wide, building the bases, airfields, docks, bridges and other installations that contributed so enormously to the final Allied victory. Here is the stirring story of the men whose ingenuity, bravery, and perseverance earned them their famous "Can Do" reputation. Illustrated with more than 60 official US Navy photographs. A nice book!