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Hornfischer has documented one such lesserremembered world war two tale with a reverence befitting the brave men who fought and died for americas freedom. Hornfischer is the author of the fleet at flood tide, neptunes inferno, ship of ghosts, and the last stand of the tin can sailors, winner of the samuel eliot morison award for naval literature. Ship of ghosts new york times bestsellerson, were going to hell. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Hlms clients include major awardwinning nonfiction writers, memoirists, historians, scientists, professionals, journalists, and assorted other literary artists with portfolio. Read ship of ghosts the story of the uss houston, fdrs legendary lost cruiser, and the epic saga of her survivors by james d. Now he does the same for the deadliest, most pivotal naval campaign of the pacific war. The story of the uss houston, fdrs legendary lost cruiser, and the epic saga of her survivors by james d.
Hornfischer at the 2016 texas book festival james d. I found the book so engrossing that i finished reading its 500plus pages in only three days. The story of the uss houston, fdrs legendary lost cruiser, and the epic saga of of her survivors audiobook written by james d. Hornfischer created essential and enduring narratives about americas world war ii navy, works of unique immediacy distinguished by rich portraits of ordinary men in extremis and exclusive new information. Feb 15, 2008 buy ship of ghosts reprint by james d. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Ship of ghosts 2006 told the story of the cruiser uss houston ca30 and the odyssey of its crew in japanese captivity. Ive read several books by hornfischer and theyve all been good. Hornfischer, a native of massachusetts, is the author of the new york times bestsellers neptunes inferno, ship of ghosts, and the last stand of the tin can sailors, which won the samuel eliot morison award for naval literature.
Hornfischer sent us five picks, all focusing on warfighting first, the first tenet of cno adm. Nov 09, 2016 james hornfischer, a former resident of framingham, talks about his book, the fleet at flood tide a book about americas war in the pacific in 194445. Ship of ghosts is a superb book that easily earns my highest recommendation. Now he does the same for the deadliest, most pivotal naval.
The fleet at flood tide a conversation with author james. The fleet at flood tide a conversation with author. The story of the uss houston, fdrs legendary lost cruiser, and the epic saga of. With his new book, the last stand of the tin can sailors, literary agent and author james d. This engrossing wwii epic by hornfischer thelast stand of the tin can sailors recounts the exploits of the houston, mainstay of the skimpy allied fleet opposing the japanese onslaught in the wars early days, until her sinking in a desperate battle with overwhelming japanese forces in the java sea in 1942. Hornfischers new book, the fleet at flood tide, will be published in october 2016. James hornfischer talked about his book ship of ghosts. A native of massachusetts and a graduate of colgate university and the.
The campaign began in august 1942 when 16,000 marines were. Hornfischer is the author of the new york times bestsellers neptunes inferno, ship of ghosts, and the last stand of the tin can sailors, winner of the samuel eliot morison award, and others. Hornfischer, doesnt a name of that caliber sound like it should be admiral hornfischer. Hornfischers earlier works of naval history, and it is one of his best.
You usually pick up a history book because you are interested in the subject, but sometimes text is a bit dry and tough to get through, well thats no problem here. The story of the uss houston, fdrs legendary lost cruiser, and the. Hear author james hornfischer give a talk on his book, ship of ghosts. The navigator of the uss houston confided these prophetic words to. Launched in 1929 the uss houston ca30 had once been called the flagship of the asiatic fleet. Hornfischer is the author of the new york times bestsellers neptunes inferno, ship of ghosts, and the last stand of the tin can sailors, winner of the samuel eliot morison award. From the author of the last stand of the tin can sailors. Ship of ghosts on apple books apple books apple apple. The navigator of the uss houston confided these prophetic words to a young officer as he and his captain charted a course into u. Praise ship of ghosts would be an unforgettable book if only for its brilliantly wrought account of the massive, chaotic sea battle that destroyed the uss houston.
Uss houston at the battle of java sea at the national wwii museum international conference on. The author of ship of ghosts and the last stand of the tin can sailors, as well as neptunes inferno, hornfischer, who was involved one way or another in helping these books get. The battles were remarkable, and the author is at his best when he lets the story unfold on its own. Hornfischer born 1965 in massachusetts is an american literary agent and naval historian. Ship of ghosts is a rather unfortunate title for the story of the uss houston, fdrs legendary cruiser, and the epic saga of her survivors.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read ship of ghosts. Hornfischer is a writer, literary agent, and former book editor. Feb 27, 2012 hear author james hornfischer give a talk on his book, ship of ghosts. Ship of ghosts would be an unforgettable book if only for its brilliantly wrought account of the. Navy professional reading program, maintained by the chief of naval operations. The story of the uss houston, fdrs legendary lost cruiser, and the epic. A former book editor at the publishing company harpercollins in new york, hornfischer is president of hornfischer literary management, a literary agency in austin, texas. Launched in 1929 the uss houston ca30 had once been called the flagship of. Crew of valor published by user, years ago hornfischers new history of the last days of uss houston ca30 covers the story of uss houston from her launch through her sinking at the battle of sunda strait, java, february 1942. He is the author of the new york times bestsellers neptunes inferno, the last stand of the tin can sailors and ship of ghosts, widely acclaimed accounts of the u. Much of hornfischers work is based on interviews with many of the crewmembers who were still alive at the time he was writing the book. Ship of ghosts by james d hornfischer, 97816838679, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
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