Ship of ghosts and millions of other books are available for instant access. Hornfischer, this book tells the story of how the ship and its crew met their tragic fate at the battle of sunda strait in the dutch east indies now indonesia in 1942. Hornfischer s new book, the fleet at flood tide, will be published in october 2016. 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 has produced another meticulously researched naval history pageturner in ship of ghosts. A native of massachusetts, he lives with his family in austin, texas. The story of the uss houston, fdrs legendary lost cruiser, and the epic saga of of her survivors audiobook written by james d. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over.
A phi beta kappa graduate of colgate university, he has graduate and business law degrees from the university of texas at austin. Hornfischer is a writer, literary agent and former book editor. The story of the uss houston, fdrs legendary lost cruiser, and the epic. 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. 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. 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. A native of massachusetts, he lives with his family in. Posted on october 23, 2017 by jason leave a comment on the last stand of the tin can sailors. Launched in 1929 the uss houston ca30 had once been called the flagship of. Navy professional reading program, maintained by the chief of naval operations. Hornfischer at the 2016 texas book festival james d. The story of the uss houston, fdrs legendary lost cruiser. He is the author of the fleet at flood tide,neptunes inferno, ship of ghosts, and the last stand of the tin can sailors, all of which have been new york times bestsellers and selections of the u.
Ive read several books by hornfischer and theyve all been good. Hornfischer, including the last stand of the tin can sailors. 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. He masterfully tells the story of uss houston and its crew with great power and compassion. 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.
Ship of ghosts the story of the uss houston, fdrs legendary lost cruiser, and the epic saga of her survivors. I found the book so engrossing that i finished reading its 500plus pages in only three days. James hornfischer talked about his book ship of ghosts. From the author of the last stand of the tin can sailors. The story of the uss houston, fdrs legendary lost cruiser, and the. Ship of ghosts new york times bestsellerson, were going to hell. Jan 25, 2011 with the last stand of the tin can sailors and ship of ghosts, james d. Hornfischer is the author of several books, includin. I was always looking forward to time to continue reading. A native of massachusetts and a graduate of colgate university and the. 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. 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.
A native of massachusetts, he lives with his family. He is the author of the fleet at flood tide, neptunes inferno, ship of ghosts, and the last stand of the tin can sailors, all of which have been new york times bestsellers and selections of the u. He manages to fuse powerful human stories into the great flow of historical events with a singular storytelling talent. The navigator of the uss houston confided these prophetic words to a young officer as he and his captain charted a course into u.
Hornfischers earlier works of naval history, and it is one of his best. The story of the uss houston, fdrs legendary lost cruiser, and the epic saga of her survivors. Now he does the same for the deadliest, most pivotal naval campaign of the pacific war. Hornfischer, including service, the last stand of the tin can sailors and many more. The story of the uss houston, fdrs legendary lost cruiser, and the epic saga of her survivors book by james d. Hornfischer 2006, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Read ship of ghosts the story of the uss houston, fdrs legendary lost cruiser, and the epic saga of her survivors by james d. Neptunes inferno posted on october 23, 2017 by jason leave a comment. Hornfischer, doesnt a name of that caliber sound like it should be admiral hornfischer. With the last stand of the tin can sailors and ship of ghosts, james d.
Ship of ghosts the story of the uss houston, fdrs legendary lost cruiser, and the epic saga of her survivors james d. Hornfischer, 9780553384505, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read ship of ghosts. Hornfischer, james d libros en idiomas extranjeros. His awards include the 2018 samuel eliot morison award, given by the board of trustees of the uss constitution museum for work that reflects the best of admiral morison. The story of the uss houston, fdrs legendary lost cruiser, and the epic saga of. Hornfischer 2007, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. All of his books have been new york times bestsellers and selections of the u. Hornfischer is quickly establishing himself as doing for the navy what. 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. The story of the uss houston, fdrs legendary lost cruiser, and the epic saga of her survivors james d. A native of massachusetts and a graduate of colgate university and the university of texas school of law, he lives in austin, texas. The story of the uss houston, fdrs legendary lost cruiser, and the epic saga of her survivors, and more on. Hornfischer born 1965 in massachusetts is an american literary agent and naval historian.
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