ISBN: 9780062433862 - The Great Rescue: American Heroes, an Iconic Ship, and the Race to Save Europe in Wwi (33 results)

Hardback. Condition: Good. Published in commemoration of the centennial of America's entry into World War I, the story of the USS Leviathan, the legendary liner turned warship that ferried U.S. soldiers to Europe-a unique war history that offers a fresh, compelling look at this epic time. When war broke out in Europe in August 1914, the new German luxury ocean liner SS Vaterland was interned in New York Harbor, where it remained docked for nearly three years-until the United States officially entered the fight to turn the tide of the war. Seized by authorities for the U.S. Navy once war was declared in April 2017, the liner was renamed the USS Leviathan by President Woodrow Wilson, and converted into an armed troop carrier that transported thousands of American Expeditionary Forces to the battlefields of France. For German U-Boats hunting Allied ships in the treacherous waters of the Atlantic, no target was as prized as the Leviathan, carrying more than 10,000 Doughboys per crossing. But the Germans were not the only deadly force threatening the ship and its passengers. In 1918, a devastating influenza pandemic-the Spanish flu-spread throughout the globe, predominantly striking healthy young adults, including soldiers. Peter Hernon tells the ship's story across multiple voyages and through the experiences of a diverse cast of participants, including the ship's captain, Henry Bryan; General John Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Force; Congressman Royal Johnson, who voted against the war but enlisted once the resolution passed; Freddie Stowers, a young black South Carolinian whose heroism was ignored because of his race; Irvin Cobb, a star war reporter for the Saturday Evening Post; and Elizabeth Weaver, an army nurse who saw the war's horrors firsthand; as well as a host of famous supporting characters, including a young Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Thoroughly researched, dramatic, and fast-paced, The Great Rescue is a unique look at the Great War and the diverse lives it touched.…

Condition: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

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Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Used - Very Good.

Hardback. Condition: Good. Published in commemoration of the centennial of America's entry into World War I, the story of the USS Leviathan, the legendary liner turned warship that ferried U.S. soldiers to Europe-a unique war history that offers a fresh, compelling look at this epic time. When war broke out in Europe in August 1914, the new German luxury ocean liner SS Vaterland was interned in New York Harbor, where it remained docked for nearly three years-until the United States officially entered the fight to turn the tide of the war. Seized by authorities for the U.S. Navy once war was declared in April 2017, the liner was renamed the USS Leviathan by President Woodrow Wilson, and converted into an armed troop carrier that transported thousands of American Expeditionary Forces to the battlefields of France. For German U-Boats hunting Allied ships in the treacherous waters of the Atlantic, no target was as prized as the Leviathan, carrying more than 10,000 Doughboys per crossing. But the Germans were not the only deadly force threatening the ship and its passengers. In 1918, a devastating influenza pandemic-the Spanish flu-spread throughout the globe, predominantly striking healthy young adults, including soldiers. Peter Hernon tells the ship's story across multiple voyages and through the experiences of a diverse cast of participants, including the ship's captain, Henry Bryan; General John Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Force; Congressman Royal Johnson, who voted against the war but enlisted once the resolution passed; Freddie Stowers, a young black South Carolinian whose heroism was ignored because of his race; Irvin Cobb, a star war reporter for the Saturday Evening Post; and Elizabeth Weaver, an army nurse who saw the war's horrors firsthand; as well as a host of famous supporting characters, including a young Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Thoroughly researched, dramatic, and fast-paced, The Great Rescue is a unique look at the Great War and the diverse lives it touched.…

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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Powell's Sticker on Front Cover With very good dust jacket. Very Good hardcover with light shelfwear - NICE! Standard-sized.

hardcover. Condition: Fine copy in fine dust jacket. 1st. 8vo, 350 pp. Illus. with photos (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine. Binding Tight Pages Clean Light Edge Wear. Book.

hardcover. Condition: New. Unmarked hardcover in unclipped jacket.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very good. Hardcover in dust jacket, minor wear, pages lightly tanning, binding tight, a very nice copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 350 pp.+ 8 Photo Plts, Blk Hardback, Gilt title, Fine in Fine DJ, 1st ed.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. New with remainder mark to bottom edge. First Edition. 8 pages of illustrations. // Shipped carefully packed in a sturdy box.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Minimal shelf wear, clean internals. Remainder mark.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Minimal shelf wear, clean internals. Remainder mark.

Hardcover. Condition: Used-Very Good. 1st Edition. Cloth, d.j. Light shelf-wear. Bright, clean copy.

Condition: New. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJF; HBJK; HBLW; HBWN; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 31. Weight in Grams: 646. . 2017. hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Condition: New. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJF; HBJK; HBLW; HBWN; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 31. Weight in Grams: 646. . 2017. hardcover. . . . .

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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. Stated First Edition. Printing number line starts with 1. Remainder mark present. No wear. N10.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, first printing. Fine in fine DJ. Looks like new.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Like New. First Edition, First Printing. Text and images are clean and unmarked. Illustrated dust jacket is in a mylar cover.

Condition: As New. Unread copy in mint condition.

Condition: New. Brand New.