Post by rickthelibrarian on Aug 28, 2008 18:45:18 GMT -5
List updated again - there are still some excellent books available - check out the remaining "Rick's Picks" books, especially!
Start stocking up good books for those cold fall and winter nights ahead!! I’ve gathered together an outstanding list of books to sell. Take a look, especially at “Rick’s Picks”. These are probably the best I have ever offered and include several that would be on my “Books I’d Take to a Desert Island”-list!! There is a large number of outstanding books on World War II, a couple of biographies, some humor and even a fascinating “history” of what might have happened if the British DEFEATED the Americans in the Revolution!! There are two of Stephen Ambrose’s BEST “general US history”. “The Regulars”, which should be on every M1903, Krag and M1 owner’s bookshelf. I would highly recommend “In Honored Glory”, about Arlington National Cemetery. As always, there are some outstanding “bundle” prices. If you have any questions or want to select books, feel free to email me at --rrsbls @msn.com-- (remove dashes). I will be glad to send pictures of any or all of these books.
PLEASE NOTE:
A) Payment can be made in check or money order. I may have to hold checks until they clear unless you are known to me. Money orders will get instant next business day mailing.
B) All prices do not include shipping. Shipping is done by Media Mail, which I have found economical and secure.
C) Books vary in condition and I do my best to describe them properly. Books are hardback unless otherwise mentioned. Any questions will be gladly answered.
D) When you contact me about these books, please list by name, not number.
E) When ordering, please mention books you purchase when you send money - less chance of a "senior moment" (by me) that way!
Thanks for looking!
RtL
I. “Rick’s Picks” (NOTE: other HIGHLY RECOMMENDED books in the other sections are starred (*)
1) “Return the Freedom” by Samuel Grashio. SPF
2) “Bataan: Our Last Ditch” by John W. Whitman SPF
3) “Order of Battle: World War II” by Shelby Stanton. A very rare “coffee table”-sized book, telling the history of EVERY battalion to division-sized unit in the combat arms (infantry, armor, artillery, engineers, coast artillery, etc) that served in World War II. The division sized units have over a page on each and tell subsidiary units, casualties, commanding officers, casualties and much other data. Regiments have crest, what units they were assigned, history, where activated, disbanded, etc. In addition, this 700+ page 10x13” sized book has data on how units changed over the course of the war, unit patches, separate battalions and much other information. If you study the U.S. Army in WWII and want a book you will refer to over and over again, this is the one! . This book is in VG condition; the dust jacket has been torn and repaired. However the book itself is in VG-E condition. It is not often seen and sells in the $100 range (and up) when it is available. $50.00
4) “Battleship at War” by Ivan Musicant. This is the wartime history of the USS Washington (BB56), which probably had the most distinguished WWII career of any U.S. battleship. It was the only U.S. battleship to sink a Japanese battleship in individual combat, the Kirishima, off Guadalcanal. The story is told through the words of her crewman, to which Musicant turned to write this book. Very readable and gives an idea of the day to day life on the ship as well as combat. Winner of the Samuel Eliot Morison Award for Naval History. Near new, $15.00
5) “The Regulars” by Edward Coffman – SPF
6) 4) “Halsey’s Typhoon” by Bob Drury. SPF
7) “For Want of a Nail: If Burgoyne Had Won at Saratoga” by Robert Sobel. Although a work of “alternative history”, this book is written as if the events had really happened. Burgoyne defeats Gates at Saratoga. The French stay out of the Revolutionary War; the colonies surrender. However, the Rebels leave the colonies and settle in what is now the west coast and the southwest. They form the United States of Mexico and war constantly with the British-backed Confederation of North America (the colonies and later, the Louisiana Purchase. Sobel write this book as if it were real history, complete with a “bibliography” and “footnotes”. The book is 400+ pages. There are not only drastic changes in American history, but world history, as well. A fascinating book on how a change in one battle might have changed the course of history. Near New to New, $8.95
II. World War II
1) “Allies” by John S.D. Eisenhower - This provocative, absorbing work, based on a study by General Eisenhower and written by his son, is a history of one of the great exceptions, the most successful military alliance the world has ever seen--the Anglo-American military alliance of World War II. At once a study of the prodigious undertaking that brought millions of men and women together to defeat the Axis and a portrait of the great personalities who built and sustained the alliance. VG-E $5.00
2) “In Harm’s Way” by Doug Stanton - On July 26, 1945, the heavy cruiser Indianapolis steamed into port at the Pacific island of Tinian, carrying a cargo that would end World War II: the uranium that would be dropped on Hiroshima just three weeks later. Having delivered its load without incident, Indianapolis moved on toward the Philippines to join the great armada moving in on Japan. Though intelligence reports assured Captain Charles McVay that the route from Guam to Leyte was safe, there were Japanese submarines active in the area. On the night of July 29, having detected with sonar the clinking of dishes aboard the Indianapolis from a distance of more than a dozen miles, the submarine I-58 sank the American ship, killing nearly 900 sailors in the explosion and its terrible aftermath. VG-E $6.00
3) “Abandon Ship: The Death of the USS Indianapolis” by Richard Newcomb. SPF
3) “A War to be Won: Fighting the Second World War” by Williamson Murray. Scholarship and insight place this book in the front rank of military history written in the 20th century's final decade. Murray and Millett compellingly view the war as a death grapple between civilization (however imperfect) and genocidal, racist imperialism. Both sides absorbed unprecedented levels of punishment and still functioned effectively, yet the authors show that the Allies mobilized resources to an extraordinary degree and developed unprecedented levels of cooperation against Germany and Japan, with U.S. armed forces in particular demonstrating high learning curves. Appendices on military organization, weapons systems, the art of war and the documentary sources are mini-encyclopedia in themselves. This book is indeed the definitive book on how the "war to be won" was, in fact, won by the allies and lost by the Axis. Highly recommended for both the knowledgeable buff and the novice. 650+ pages. LARGE trade paperback – Ex. $9.95
*4) “Band of Brothers” by Stephen Ambrose. SPF
*5) “Overlord: D-Day, June 6, 1944” by Max HastingsSPF
6) “June 6, 1944: The Voices of D-Day” by Gerald Astor SPF
*7) “Some Survived” by Manny Lawton. SPF
8) “Hidden Horrors” by Yuki Tanaka SPF
9) “MacArthur’s Jungle War” by Stephen Taaffe SPF
10) “Midway and Guadalcanal: Turning Points of World War II” by Tom McGowen. SPF
11) “Decision at Sea: The Convoy Escorts”. SPF
12) “Okinawa: The Great Island Battle” by Benis FrankSPF
*13) “Day of Infamy”, by Walter Lord. SPF.
14) “Operation Drumbeat: Germany’s First U-Boat Attacks Along the American Coast”. By Michael Gannon SPF
5) “Battle Group: Germany’s Fearsome Shock Troops” by James Lucas SPF
III. The Civil War and American West
1) The Civil War: Strange and Fascinating Facts” by Burke Davis - . Insights into the minds of Robert E. Lee (who liked to have his feet tickled when reading to his children) & Stonewall Jackson (who "was comfortable only when in a bolt upright position, with his organs held naturally one atop another"; more curious lore. B&W illus.. Near new, $8.50 REDUCED to $6.50
3) “The Making of Robert E. Lee” by Michael Fellman - In a study rich with discussions of Lee's religious beliefs and political opinions, the author skewers previous efforts to detach Lee from slavery, racism, and the Lost Cause. Sure to arouse debate, this book challenges and delights, and no one will come away from reading it thinking of Lee in quite the same way. $8.00
4) “Lincoln’s Men” by William C. Davis SPF
5) “Duel of the Ironclads” by Fred Freeman (illus..). SPF
*6) “A Brave Black Regiment” by Luis F. Emilio. A Civil War classic! In January 1863 the Union War Department authorized the creation of "a special corps" composed of "persons of African descent"—the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, commanded by Col. Robert Gould Shaw. Hundreds of free blacks enlisted. When the 54th Massachusetts spearheaded the suicidal charge against Fort Wagner on July 18, 1863, the regiment was showered with acclaim, but that defining event was not its only illustrious moment. After the devastating repulse at Fort Wagner left all of the unit's ranking officers dead or wounded, Captain Luis F. Emilio (1844–1918) emerged as the 54th's acting commander. A Brave Black Regiment offers an unparalleled, moving, inside view of the entire history of the 54th Massachusetts, from recruitment through disbandment. If you enjoyed the movie “Glory” you’ll like this book. Near new ppk. $4.00
*7) “The Buffalo Soldiers: A Narrative of Negro Cavalry in the West” by William Leckie. Another classic! William H. Leckie's Buffalo Soldiers proves to be a well written and well researched book on the 9th and 10th Cavalry Regiments which were stationed mostly in the southwest section of the United States from Texas to Arizona. Black soldiers manned both regiments although officered by whites. Long forgotten by history, the book reflects on the valuable services these black soldiers contributed to the creation of our nation in that region. Written in the pre-P.C. era and very balanced. Near new trade ppk. $6.50
IV) Vietnam
1) “Rangers at War: LRRPs in Vietnam” by Shelby Stanton. SPF
2) “Vietnam Medal of Honor Heroes” by Edward Murphy. The founder of the Medal of Honor Historical Society, Vietnam veteran Murphy offers biographies of 125 of the 238 Medal winners who served during the Vietnam era. Based on "terse and often dry" official citations as well as other government documents, media reporting and interviews with the survivors, their families and their fellow soldiers, Murphy's accounts of the heroics that led to their being honored are vivid and gut-wrenching. Many recipients, like Cpl. William T. Perkins (the only combat photographer to earn the Medal), threw themselves on enemy grenades to save others. When Second Lt. John P. Bobo's right leg was blown off by a mortar explosion, he wrapped his belt around the damaged limb and stayed on the firing line, covering the withdrawal of his command. Great stories. VG-E trade ppk. $4.95
3) “Weapons of the Vietnam War” by Anthony Robinson A large pictorial book with commentary about numerous weapons from small arms to aircraft/ships. Numerious pictures, nearly all in color. 10x12” VG-E, $9.00
***Vietnam Bundle – buy 2 remaining and pay just $10.50***
V) American and World Military History: Pre-Civil War to the Gulf War
1) “In Honored Glory” by Phillip Bigler - Great book about the history of Arlington National Cemetery. It's a history of Arlington as well as devoting one to two pages to stories about some of the individuals that are buried there. Interesting little-known facts are in the book throughout. Truly pays respect those that rest at Arlington. Anyone going to Arlington should have this book! Near new, $6.95 REDUCED to $5.00
2) “Bonaparte” by Correlli Barnett –. An excellent history of the Napoleanic wars containing many beautiful paintings and photographs. VG-Ex. 5.50
3) “Encyclopedia of the United States at War” by June English. A lot of information is packed into this volume. The authors begin with the American Revolution and end with the Gulf War. Coverage is fairly extensive, with the chapters on World War II and the Civil War being the longest, and the one on the Spanish-American War the shortest. Each chapter opens with a helpful time line, a map, and an overview; discusses causes, individual battles, new technologies, and the aftermath; and includes maps of battle sites, mostly black-and-white photographs and reproductions, and sidebars that include interesting tidbits and primary accounts. Unfortunately, some of this information is not indexed (e.g., helicopters, airplanes, reporting the war). A great book to give to a younger reader, but good as an introductory book for adults. Lg. Trade ppk. $4.95
*4) “Six Days of War SPF
*5) “Freedom at Midnight” by Larry Collins. SPF
6) “A Short History of Airpower” by James Stokesbury. Although the main emphasis is the two world wars, the author covers the history of the use of airplanes in combat from 1911 to the Falklands in 1982. Near new, $7.95
7) “Janes Encyclopedia of Aviation” ed. by Michael Taylor. Part of the well-known “Janes Fighting Ships” series, this huge (near 1,000 pages!) oversized book focuses on military and some civil aviation and covers EVERY airplane at the close of the Cold War in 1989-1990, both those in the then-present and those going back to the early days of aviation. A fantastic reference book to look up ANY aircraft!! Ex. $15.00
8) “Fighting the Flying Circus” by Eddie RickenbackerSPF
9) “Rickenbacker: An Autobiography” by Eddie Rickenbacker. The former ace and head of Eastern Airlines tells the story of the rest of his life, not described in #7. Possibly the highlight was having his B-17 crash in the South Pacific and surviving on a raft for days before being rescued. Also flying in the 1920s, early airmail flights and the people he knew who were aviation pioneers. G-VG, $6.95
V) General American History
**1) “The Journals of Lewis & Clark” ed. by John Bakeless – the journey as it was written by Lewis & Clark. Rare, ppk. $5.00
**2) “Undaunted Courage” by Stephen Ambrose SPF
3) “To America: Personal Reflections of a Historian” by Stephen Ambrose. Completed shortly before Ambrose's untimely death, To America is a very personal look at our nation's history through the eyes of one of the twentieth century's most influential historians. Ambrose roams the country's history, praising the men and women who made it exceptional. He considers Jefferson and Washington, who were progressive thinkers (while living a contradiction as slaveholders), and celebrates Lincoln and Roosevelt. He recounts Andrew Jackson's stunning defeat of a superior British force in the battle of New Orleans with a ragtag army in the War of 1812. He brings to life Lewis and Clark's grueling journey across the wilderness and the building of the railroad that joined the nation coast to coast. Taking swings at political correctness, as well as his own early biases, Ambrose grapples with the country's historic sins of racism; its ill treatment of Native Americans; and its tragic errors such as the war in Vietnam, which he ardently opposed. He contrasts the modern presidencies of Eisenhower, Kennedy, Nixon, and Johnson. He considers women's and civil rights, immigration, philanthropy, and nation building. Most powerfully, in this final volume, Ambrose offers an accolade to the historian's mighty calling. Near new, $8.95
3) “Nothing Like It In the World” by Stephen Ambrose - The Men Who Built the Transcontinental Railroad” by Stephen Ambrose. SPF
4) “Time Capsule: 1927” – “Time” Magazine produced a whole series of books which had excerpts from magazines for a given year – national news, sports, personalities, the economy. This was the year of Charles Lindbergh’s flight, Babe Ruth’s 60 home runs – you can read about it as it happened. Great history. VG-E hardback. $6.50 REDUCED to $4.95
5) “Skid Road” by Murray Morgan - This is the consensus choice among local historians and writers for the best history of Seattle's founding, and it deserves to be. Morgan's portraits of pioneers like Doc Maynard and Arthur Denny are exhilirating and informative, and the book reads like a collection of excellent short stories rather than a dry recollection. If you are familiar with Seattle, this will change the way you look at Pioneer Square and the waterfront. VG-E ppk. $2.50 REDUCED to $1.75
6) “Seafaring America” by Alexander Laing. A beautiful American Heritage book on the history of ships and seafaring in America. Starting with Indian canoes, early settlers, sailing ships, all the way to steamships and windjammers. The usual American Heritage style with numerous pictures, maps and “sidebars. VG-E (a little musty, but not bad) $10.00
VII) Miscellaneous/Fiction
1) “The Monopoly Book” by Maxine Brady. The history and strategy of everybody’s favorite board game. A book of strategies and tactics of the world's most popular game, Monopoly. Many black and white drawing illustrations throughout the book. 143 pages. VG (tear in front cover) $4.95
**2) ”The Tower of London” by Christopher Hibbet – SPF
3) “Elizabeth: The Shrewdness of Virtue” by Jasper Ridley - Elizabeth I, with her enigmatic personality and a large measure of charisma, has attracted myriad biographers. Ridley's work is, quite simply, one of the best. Indeed, it ranks alongside Sir John Neale's life. Carefully researched, balanced, and entertaining (as befits the subject), it belongs on the shelves of most libraries. No Tudor buff will want to miss it. VG-E trade ppk.
4) “Never Sniff a Gift Fish” by Patrick McManus. One need never have held a rifle or put a worm on a hook to appreciate these nine hilarious tales of a sportsman's life in the Great Outdoors. Includes such classics as “Two Man Tent Fever”, “The Hunter’s Workout Guide” and “Fish Poles and Other Useful Terminolgy”. Ex. lg. Ppk. $4.50
5) Real Ponies Don’T Go “Oink”” by Patrick McManus. Further hilarious tales of the outdoor life by McManus. $4.50
*6) “Whatchagot Stew” by Patrick McManus SPF
***Patrick McManus Bundle – buy the two remaining McManus books for just $7.00***
7) “The Art of Walt Disney” A huge, oversized book. The Art of Walt Disney is one of Abrams' enduring classics. Thirty years and well over half a million copies after its first publication in 1973, it is still considered the definitive study of The Walt Disney Company's vast artistic achievements through the decades. The book tells the remarkable story of Walt Disney and the company he built, from Mickey Mouse to animated feature films to theme parks. Based on hundreds of interviews with Disney staff members past and present, the text is illustrated with more than 800 illustrations ranging from concept art to film stills to views of the theme-park attractions. G condition (no d/j) $10.00
8) “A Bell for Adano” by John Hersey. An Italian-American major in World War II wins the love and admiration of the local townspeople when he searches for a replacement for the 700 year-old town bell that had been melted down for bullets by the fascists. G, no d/j $2.00
9) “The Two Towers” by J.R.R. Tolkien. Second volume of “The Lord of the Rings”Frodo and his Companions of the Ring have been beset by danger during their quest to prevent the Ruling Ring from falling into the hands of the Dark Lord by destroying it in the Cracks of Doom. They have lost the wizard, Gandalf, in a battle in the Mines of Moria. And Boromir, seduced by the power of the Ring, tried to seize it by force. While Frodo and Sam made their escape, the rest of the company was attacked by Orcs. Now they continue the journey alone down the great River Anduin -- alone, that is, save for the mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go. Trade ppk. $2.00
10) “Titanic: End of a Dream” by Wyn Wade. On that fatal April night in 1912, the world's largest moving object disappeared beneath the waters of the North Atlantic in less than three hours. Why was the ship sailing through waters well known to be a "mass of floating ice"? Why were there too few lifeboats, so that 1,522 people were left to perish at sea? Why were a third of the survivors members of the crew? Based on the sensational evidence of the U.S. Senate hearings, eyewitness accounts of survivors, and the results of the 1985 Woods Hole expedition that located and photographed the ship, this electrifying account vividly recreates the doomed vessel's last desperate hours afloat and fully addresses the questions that have continued to haunt the tragedy of the Titanic. Ex. trade ppk. $2.95
*11) “Museum of Early American Tools” by Eric Sloane. SPF
12) “Firehouse” by David Halberstam. Thirteen men from Engine 40, Ladder 35 firehouse initially responded to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001; only one survived. Located near Lincoln Center on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, the firehouse was known for its rich tradition and strong leadership. This gripping book details the actions of the 13 men on that horrific day and the heartbreaking aftermath--the search for the bodies, the efforts of their families to deal with overwhelming grief, and the guilt and conflicting emotions of the surviving members of the firehouse. The book is also about the men themselves and the tight bond and sense of duty and honor that held them together. Near new, $8.00
13) “Vince Lombardi on Football”. A beautiful two-volume set, just in time for the start of football season– a rare set, written by the NFL’s premier coach of the 1960s (and maybe of all time) Vince Lombardi. Packed with detail and photographs, the oversized two-volume set describes in detail the plays and strategy Lombardi used. A great and rare gift for the football fan. RARE, like new, $20.00
Start stocking up good books for those cold fall and winter nights ahead!! I’ve gathered together an outstanding list of books to sell. Take a look, especially at “Rick’s Picks”. These are probably the best I have ever offered and include several that would be on my “Books I’d Take to a Desert Island”-list!! There is a large number of outstanding books on World War II, a couple of biographies, some humor and even a fascinating “history” of what might have happened if the British DEFEATED the Americans in the Revolution!! There are two of Stephen Ambrose’s BEST “general US history”. “The Regulars”, which should be on every M1903, Krag and M1 owner’s bookshelf. I would highly recommend “In Honored Glory”, about Arlington National Cemetery. As always, there are some outstanding “bundle” prices. If you have any questions or want to select books, feel free to email me at --rrsbls @msn.com-- (remove dashes). I will be glad to send pictures of any or all of these books.
PLEASE NOTE:
A) Payment can be made in check or money order. I may have to hold checks until they clear unless you are known to me. Money orders will get instant next business day mailing.
B) All prices do not include shipping. Shipping is done by Media Mail, which I have found economical and secure.
C) Books vary in condition and I do my best to describe them properly. Books are hardback unless otherwise mentioned. Any questions will be gladly answered.
D) When you contact me about these books, please list by name, not number.
E) When ordering, please mention books you purchase when you send money - less chance of a "senior moment" (by me) that way!
Thanks for looking!
RtL
I. “Rick’s Picks” (NOTE: other HIGHLY RECOMMENDED books in the other sections are starred (*)
1) “Return the Freedom” by Samuel Grashio. SPF
2) “Bataan: Our Last Ditch” by John W. Whitman SPF
3) “Order of Battle: World War II” by Shelby Stanton. A very rare “coffee table”-sized book, telling the history of EVERY battalion to division-sized unit in the combat arms (infantry, armor, artillery, engineers, coast artillery, etc) that served in World War II. The division sized units have over a page on each and tell subsidiary units, casualties, commanding officers, casualties and much other data. Regiments have crest, what units they were assigned, history, where activated, disbanded, etc. In addition, this 700+ page 10x13” sized book has data on how units changed over the course of the war, unit patches, separate battalions and much other information. If you study the U.S. Army in WWII and want a book you will refer to over and over again, this is the one! . This book is in VG condition; the dust jacket has been torn and repaired. However the book itself is in VG-E condition. It is not often seen and sells in the $100 range (and up) when it is available. $50.00
4) “Battleship at War” by Ivan Musicant. This is the wartime history of the USS Washington (BB56), which probably had the most distinguished WWII career of any U.S. battleship. It was the only U.S. battleship to sink a Japanese battleship in individual combat, the Kirishima, off Guadalcanal. The story is told through the words of her crewman, to which Musicant turned to write this book. Very readable and gives an idea of the day to day life on the ship as well as combat. Winner of the Samuel Eliot Morison Award for Naval History. Near new, $15.00
5) “The Regulars” by Edward Coffman – SPF
6) 4) “Halsey’s Typhoon” by Bob Drury. SPF
7) “For Want of a Nail: If Burgoyne Had Won at Saratoga” by Robert Sobel. Although a work of “alternative history”, this book is written as if the events had really happened. Burgoyne defeats Gates at Saratoga. The French stay out of the Revolutionary War; the colonies surrender. However, the Rebels leave the colonies and settle in what is now the west coast and the southwest. They form the United States of Mexico and war constantly with the British-backed Confederation of North America (the colonies and later, the Louisiana Purchase. Sobel write this book as if it were real history, complete with a “bibliography” and “footnotes”. The book is 400+ pages. There are not only drastic changes in American history, but world history, as well. A fascinating book on how a change in one battle might have changed the course of history. Near New to New, $8.95
II. World War II
1) “Allies” by John S.D. Eisenhower - This provocative, absorbing work, based on a study by General Eisenhower and written by his son, is a history of one of the great exceptions, the most successful military alliance the world has ever seen--the Anglo-American military alliance of World War II. At once a study of the prodigious undertaking that brought millions of men and women together to defeat the Axis and a portrait of the great personalities who built and sustained the alliance. VG-E $5.00
2) “In Harm’s Way” by Doug Stanton - On July 26, 1945, the heavy cruiser Indianapolis steamed into port at the Pacific island of Tinian, carrying a cargo that would end World War II: the uranium that would be dropped on Hiroshima just three weeks later. Having delivered its load without incident, Indianapolis moved on toward the Philippines to join the great armada moving in on Japan. Though intelligence reports assured Captain Charles McVay that the route from Guam to Leyte was safe, there were Japanese submarines active in the area. On the night of July 29, having detected with sonar the clinking of dishes aboard the Indianapolis from a distance of more than a dozen miles, the submarine I-58 sank the American ship, killing nearly 900 sailors in the explosion and its terrible aftermath. VG-E $6.00
3) “Abandon Ship: The Death of the USS Indianapolis” by Richard Newcomb. SPF
3) “A War to be Won: Fighting the Second World War” by Williamson Murray. Scholarship and insight place this book in the front rank of military history written in the 20th century's final decade. Murray and Millett compellingly view the war as a death grapple between civilization (however imperfect) and genocidal, racist imperialism. Both sides absorbed unprecedented levels of punishment and still functioned effectively, yet the authors show that the Allies mobilized resources to an extraordinary degree and developed unprecedented levels of cooperation against Germany and Japan, with U.S. armed forces in particular demonstrating high learning curves. Appendices on military organization, weapons systems, the art of war and the documentary sources are mini-encyclopedia in themselves. This book is indeed the definitive book on how the "war to be won" was, in fact, won by the allies and lost by the Axis. Highly recommended for both the knowledgeable buff and the novice. 650+ pages. LARGE trade paperback – Ex. $9.95
*4) “Band of Brothers” by Stephen Ambrose. SPF
*5) “Overlord: D-Day, June 6, 1944” by Max HastingsSPF
6) “June 6, 1944: The Voices of D-Day” by Gerald Astor SPF
*7) “Some Survived” by Manny Lawton. SPF
8) “Hidden Horrors” by Yuki Tanaka SPF
9) “MacArthur’s Jungle War” by Stephen Taaffe SPF
10) “Midway and Guadalcanal: Turning Points of World War II” by Tom McGowen. SPF
11) “Decision at Sea: The Convoy Escorts”. SPF
12) “Okinawa: The Great Island Battle” by Benis FrankSPF
*13) “Day of Infamy”, by Walter Lord. SPF.
14) “Operation Drumbeat: Germany’s First U-Boat Attacks Along the American Coast”. By Michael Gannon SPF
5) “Battle Group: Germany’s Fearsome Shock Troops” by James Lucas SPF
III. The Civil War and American West
1) The Civil War: Strange and Fascinating Facts” by Burke Davis - . Insights into the minds of Robert E. Lee (who liked to have his feet tickled when reading to his children) & Stonewall Jackson (who "was comfortable only when in a bolt upright position, with his organs held naturally one atop another"; more curious lore. B&W illus.. Near new, $8.50 REDUCED to $6.50
3) “The Making of Robert E. Lee” by Michael Fellman - In a study rich with discussions of Lee's religious beliefs and political opinions, the author skewers previous efforts to detach Lee from slavery, racism, and the Lost Cause. Sure to arouse debate, this book challenges and delights, and no one will come away from reading it thinking of Lee in quite the same way. $8.00
4) “Lincoln’s Men” by William C. Davis SPF
5) “Duel of the Ironclads” by Fred Freeman (illus..). SPF
*6) “A Brave Black Regiment” by Luis F. Emilio. A Civil War classic! In January 1863 the Union War Department authorized the creation of "a special corps" composed of "persons of African descent"—the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, commanded by Col. Robert Gould Shaw. Hundreds of free blacks enlisted. When the 54th Massachusetts spearheaded the suicidal charge against Fort Wagner on July 18, 1863, the regiment was showered with acclaim, but that defining event was not its only illustrious moment. After the devastating repulse at Fort Wagner left all of the unit's ranking officers dead or wounded, Captain Luis F. Emilio (1844–1918) emerged as the 54th's acting commander. A Brave Black Regiment offers an unparalleled, moving, inside view of the entire history of the 54th Massachusetts, from recruitment through disbandment. If you enjoyed the movie “Glory” you’ll like this book. Near new ppk. $4.00
*7) “The Buffalo Soldiers: A Narrative of Negro Cavalry in the West” by William Leckie. Another classic! William H. Leckie's Buffalo Soldiers proves to be a well written and well researched book on the 9th and 10th Cavalry Regiments which were stationed mostly in the southwest section of the United States from Texas to Arizona. Black soldiers manned both regiments although officered by whites. Long forgotten by history, the book reflects on the valuable services these black soldiers contributed to the creation of our nation in that region. Written in the pre-P.C. era and very balanced. Near new trade ppk. $6.50
IV) Vietnam
1) “Rangers at War: LRRPs in Vietnam” by Shelby Stanton. SPF
2) “Vietnam Medal of Honor Heroes” by Edward Murphy. The founder of the Medal of Honor Historical Society, Vietnam veteran Murphy offers biographies of 125 of the 238 Medal winners who served during the Vietnam era. Based on "terse and often dry" official citations as well as other government documents, media reporting and interviews with the survivors, their families and their fellow soldiers, Murphy's accounts of the heroics that led to their being honored are vivid and gut-wrenching. Many recipients, like Cpl. William T. Perkins (the only combat photographer to earn the Medal), threw themselves on enemy grenades to save others. When Second Lt. John P. Bobo's right leg was blown off by a mortar explosion, he wrapped his belt around the damaged limb and stayed on the firing line, covering the withdrawal of his command. Great stories. VG-E trade ppk. $4.95
3) “Weapons of the Vietnam War” by Anthony Robinson A large pictorial book with commentary about numerous weapons from small arms to aircraft/ships. Numerious pictures, nearly all in color. 10x12” VG-E, $9.00
***Vietnam Bundle – buy 2 remaining and pay just $10.50***
V) American and World Military History: Pre-Civil War to the Gulf War
1) “In Honored Glory” by Phillip Bigler - Great book about the history of Arlington National Cemetery. It's a history of Arlington as well as devoting one to two pages to stories about some of the individuals that are buried there. Interesting little-known facts are in the book throughout. Truly pays respect those that rest at Arlington. Anyone going to Arlington should have this book! Near new, $6.95 REDUCED to $5.00
2) “Bonaparte” by Correlli Barnett –. An excellent history of the Napoleanic wars containing many beautiful paintings and photographs. VG-Ex. 5.50
3) “Encyclopedia of the United States at War” by June English. A lot of information is packed into this volume. The authors begin with the American Revolution and end with the Gulf War. Coverage is fairly extensive, with the chapters on World War II and the Civil War being the longest, and the one on the Spanish-American War the shortest. Each chapter opens with a helpful time line, a map, and an overview; discusses causes, individual battles, new technologies, and the aftermath; and includes maps of battle sites, mostly black-and-white photographs and reproductions, and sidebars that include interesting tidbits and primary accounts. Unfortunately, some of this information is not indexed (e.g., helicopters, airplanes, reporting the war). A great book to give to a younger reader, but good as an introductory book for adults. Lg. Trade ppk. $4.95
*4) “Six Days of War SPF
*5) “Freedom at Midnight” by Larry Collins. SPF
6) “A Short History of Airpower” by James Stokesbury. Although the main emphasis is the two world wars, the author covers the history of the use of airplanes in combat from 1911 to the Falklands in 1982. Near new, $7.95
7) “Janes Encyclopedia of Aviation” ed. by Michael Taylor. Part of the well-known “Janes Fighting Ships” series, this huge (near 1,000 pages!) oversized book focuses on military and some civil aviation and covers EVERY airplane at the close of the Cold War in 1989-1990, both those in the then-present and those going back to the early days of aviation. A fantastic reference book to look up ANY aircraft!! Ex. $15.00
8) “Fighting the Flying Circus” by Eddie RickenbackerSPF
9) “Rickenbacker: An Autobiography” by Eddie Rickenbacker. The former ace and head of Eastern Airlines tells the story of the rest of his life, not described in #7. Possibly the highlight was having his B-17 crash in the South Pacific and surviving on a raft for days before being rescued. Also flying in the 1920s, early airmail flights and the people he knew who were aviation pioneers. G-VG, $6.95
V) General American History
**1) “The Journals of Lewis & Clark” ed. by John Bakeless – the journey as it was written by Lewis & Clark. Rare, ppk. $5.00
**2) “Undaunted Courage” by Stephen Ambrose SPF
3) “To America: Personal Reflections of a Historian” by Stephen Ambrose. Completed shortly before Ambrose's untimely death, To America is a very personal look at our nation's history through the eyes of one of the twentieth century's most influential historians. Ambrose roams the country's history, praising the men and women who made it exceptional. He considers Jefferson and Washington, who were progressive thinkers (while living a contradiction as slaveholders), and celebrates Lincoln and Roosevelt. He recounts Andrew Jackson's stunning defeat of a superior British force in the battle of New Orleans with a ragtag army in the War of 1812. He brings to life Lewis and Clark's grueling journey across the wilderness and the building of the railroad that joined the nation coast to coast. Taking swings at political correctness, as well as his own early biases, Ambrose grapples with the country's historic sins of racism; its ill treatment of Native Americans; and its tragic errors such as the war in Vietnam, which he ardently opposed. He contrasts the modern presidencies of Eisenhower, Kennedy, Nixon, and Johnson. He considers women's and civil rights, immigration, philanthropy, and nation building. Most powerfully, in this final volume, Ambrose offers an accolade to the historian's mighty calling. Near new, $8.95
3) “Nothing Like It In the World” by Stephen Ambrose - The Men Who Built the Transcontinental Railroad” by Stephen Ambrose. SPF
4) “Time Capsule: 1927” – “Time” Magazine produced a whole series of books which had excerpts from magazines for a given year – national news, sports, personalities, the economy. This was the year of Charles Lindbergh’s flight, Babe Ruth’s 60 home runs – you can read about it as it happened. Great history. VG-E hardback. $6.50 REDUCED to $4.95
5) “Skid Road” by Murray Morgan - This is the consensus choice among local historians and writers for the best history of Seattle's founding, and it deserves to be. Morgan's portraits of pioneers like Doc Maynard and Arthur Denny are exhilirating and informative, and the book reads like a collection of excellent short stories rather than a dry recollection. If you are familiar with Seattle, this will change the way you look at Pioneer Square and the waterfront. VG-E ppk. $2.50 REDUCED to $1.75
6) “Seafaring America” by Alexander Laing. A beautiful American Heritage book on the history of ships and seafaring in America. Starting with Indian canoes, early settlers, sailing ships, all the way to steamships and windjammers. The usual American Heritage style with numerous pictures, maps and “sidebars. VG-E (a little musty, but not bad) $10.00
VII) Miscellaneous/Fiction
1) “The Monopoly Book” by Maxine Brady. The history and strategy of everybody’s favorite board game. A book of strategies and tactics of the world's most popular game, Monopoly. Many black and white drawing illustrations throughout the book. 143 pages. VG (tear in front cover) $4.95
**2) ”The Tower of London” by Christopher Hibbet – SPF
3) “Elizabeth: The Shrewdness of Virtue” by Jasper Ridley - Elizabeth I, with her enigmatic personality and a large measure of charisma, has attracted myriad biographers. Ridley's work is, quite simply, one of the best. Indeed, it ranks alongside Sir John Neale's life. Carefully researched, balanced, and entertaining (as befits the subject), it belongs on the shelves of most libraries. No Tudor buff will want to miss it. VG-E trade ppk.
4) “Never Sniff a Gift Fish” by Patrick McManus. One need never have held a rifle or put a worm on a hook to appreciate these nine hilarious tales of a sportsman's life in the Great Outdoors. Includes such classics as “Two Man Tent Fever”, “The Hunter’s Workout Guide” and “Fish Poles and Other Useful Terminolgy”. Ex. lg. Ppk. $4.50
5) Real Ponies Don’T Go “Oink”” by Patrick McManus. Further hilarious tales of the outdoor life by McManus. $4.50
*6) “Whatchagot Stew” by Patrick McManus SPF
***Patrick McManus Bundle – buy the two remaining McManus books for just $7.00***
7) “The Art of Walt Disney” A huge, oversized book. The Art of Walt Disney is one of Abrams' enduring classics. Thirty years and well over half a million copies after its first publication in 1973, it is still considered the definitive study of The Walt Disney Company's vast artistic achievements through the decades. The book tells the remarkable story of Walt Disney and the company he built, from Mickey Mouse to animated feature films to theme parks. Based on hundreds of interviews with Disney staff members past and present, the text is illustrated with more than 800 illustrations ranging from concept art to film stills to views of the theme-park attractions. G condition (no d/j) $10.00
8) “A Bell for Adano” by John Hersey. An Italian-American major in World War II wins the love and admiration of the local townspeople when he searches for a replacement for the 700 year-old town bell that had been melted down for bullets by the fascists. G, no d/j $2.00
9) “The Two Towers” by J.R.R. Tolkien. Second volume of “The Lord of the Rings”Frodo and his Companions of the Ring have been beset by danger during their quest to prevent the Ruling Ring from falling into the hands of the Dark Lord by destroying it in the Cracks of Doom. They have lost the wizard, Gandalf, in a battle in the Mines of Moria. And Boromir, seduced by the power of the Ring, tried to seize it by force. While Frodo and Sam made their escape, the rest of the company was attacked by Orcs. Now they continue the journey alone down the great River Anduin -- alone, that is, save for the mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go. Trade ppk. $2.00
10) “Titanic: End of a Dream” by Wyn Wade. On that fatal April night in 1912, the world's largest moving object disappeared beneath the waters of the North Atlantic in less than three hours. Why was the ship sailing through waters well known to be a "mass of floating ice"? Why were there too few lifeboats, so that 1,522 people were left to perish at sea? Why were a third of the survivors members of the crew? Based on the sensational evidence of the U.S. Senate hearings, eyewitness accounts of survivors, and the results of the 1985 Woods Hole expedition that located and photographed the ship, this electrifying account vividly recreates the doomed vessel's last desperate hours afloat and fully addresses the questions that have continued to haunt the tragedy of the Titanic. Ex. trade ppk. $2.95
*11) “Museum of Early American Tools” by Eric Sloane. SPF
12) “Firehouse” by David Halberstam. Thirteen men from Engine 40, Ladder 35 firehouse initially responded to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001; only one survived. Located near Lincoln Center on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, the firehouse was known for its rich tradition and strong leadership. This gripping book details the actions of the 13 men on that horrific day and the heartbreaking aftermath--the search for the bodies, the efforts of their families to deal with overwhelming grief, and the guilt and conflicting emotions of the surviving members of the firehouse. The book is also about the men themselves and the tight bond and sense of duty and honor that held them together. Near new, $8.00
13) “Vince Lombardi on Football”. A beautiful two-volume set, just in time for the start of football season– a rare set, written by the NFL’s premier coach of the 1960s (and maybe of all time) Vince Lombardi. Packed with detail and photographs, the oversized two-volume set describes in detail the plays and strategy Lombardi used. A great and rare gift for the football fan. RARE, like new, $20.00