American Gun: A History of the U.S. in Ten Firearms
A former Navy SEAL and the New York Times bestselling author of American Sniper targets the most important American firearms, using these guns as a window on United States history to prove that the American story has been tied to and shaped by the gun. Simultaneous.
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"A man who embodied what it meant to have a heart both strong and soft, and a commitment to country, family and God. ... Chris Kyle will continue to inspire anyone paying attention to his example."--Dallas Morning News
"He knew that sacrifice could mean the end. Chris Kyle was incredible, the most celebrated war hero of our time, a true American hero in every sense of the word."--D Magazine (Dallas, TX)
"A true hero"--New York Times
"One of [our] greatest heroes"--The Herald (Rock Hill)
"Chris Kyle embodied what it meant to have a heart both strong and soft, and a commitment to country, family, and God. ... Kyle will continue to inspire anyone paying attention to his example."--Dallas Morning News
"Chris Kyle was incredible, the most celebrated war hero of our time, a true American hero in every sense of the word."--D Magazine
"A true hero."--New York Times
"A celebration of Kyle's voice and life It's like sitting down with him in some funky Texas roadhouse just off the interstate after a hot but fulfilling day at the range, ordering up a tableful of Lone Stars and just talking guns for a few hours."--USA Today
"A celebration of Kyle's voice and life: It's like sitting down with him in some funky Texas roadhouse just off the interstate after a hot but fulfilling day at the range, ordering up a tableful of Lone Stars and just talking guns for a few hours."--USA Today
"Tells how 10 firearms changed United States history."--New York Times Book Review
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"He knew that sacrifice could mean the end. Chris Kyle was incredible, the most celebrated war hero of our time, a true American hero in every sense of the word."--D Magazine (Dallas, TX)
"A true hero"--New York Times
"One of [our] greatest heroes"--The Herald (Rock Hill)
"Chris Kyle embodied what it meant to have a heart both strong and soft, and a commitment to country, family, and God. ... Kyle will continue to inspire anyone paying attention to his example."--Dallas Morning News
"Chris Kyle was incredible, the most celebrated war hero of our time, a true American hero in every sense of the word."--D Magazine
"A true hero."--New York Times
"A celebration of Kyle's voice and life It's like sitting down with him in some funky Texas roadhouse just off the interstate after a hot but fulfilling day at the range, ordering up a tableful of Lone Stars and just talking guns for a few hours."--USA Today
"A celebration of Kyle's voice and life: It's like sitting down with him in some funky Texas roadhouse just off the interstate after a hot but fulfilling day at the range, ordering up a tableful of Lone Stars and just talking guns for a few hours."--USA Today
"Tells how 10 firearms changed United States history."--New York Times Book Review
SEAL Team 3 Chief Chris Kyle (1974-2013) was awarded two Silver Stars, five Bronze Stars with Valor, and numerous other citations. Following four combat tours in Iraq, he became chief instructor for training Naval Special Warfare sniper teams. He is the author of American Gun: A History of the U.S. in Ten Firearms. A native Texan, Kyle is survived by his wife, Taya, and their two children.
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- Publication date2013
- ISBN 10 0062283456
- ISBN 13 9780062283450
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