gretchen grover (15 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Good.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. No clipped or missing pages. All pages clean and unmarked. Upper right corner of front cover and all pages mildly bent. Front cover and a few pages have a mildly bent lower right corner. Small water stain in upper left corner of the front cover that has not affected any pages. Very little wear otherwise. The magazine will be packed with a backing card, bubble-wrapped and shipped in a sturdy, flat box to ensure safe transit. This issue includes: "Search & Rescue: Everybody's Problem" (When the fighting starts, we must be prepared to go into combat zones and save our people) by Commander J. W. Mullarky, USN; "What's Become of Sara?" (They had to sink her to save her) by James P. Delgado; "The Tail that Wags the Dog" (Maybe it's time to let the logisticians start drawing the big arrows on the battle maps) by Lieutenant Colonels H. T. Hayden and G. I. Wilson, USMC; "Whither the Naval Reserve?" by Rear Admiral J. J. Carey, USNR; "To the Rear.March!" (If and when the drawdown resumes, the Naval Reserve must stay in stip with active forces) by Commander John M. Kirby, USNR; "Me Worry about Coastal Warfare? (Go ahead and let George do it--but give him a little visibility) by Commander Gretchen G. Grover, USNR; "Why Not One Navy? (With two out-of-synch organizations? Never happen) by Captain Harlan B. Miller (Ret.); "The Selected Reserve: The Peace Dividend" by Robert D. Helsel; "The NRF Has More to Offer" (But making things work requires dedicated advocates at the squadron level) by Lieutenant Commander William D. Schubert, Jr., USNR; "Ready on Arrival" (Reserve carrier air wings are ready to fight--but not to solve retention problems they didn't cause) by Commander David Gato, USNR; and "Who Needs VF-1486?" (The fleet does, just as much as it needs a fully manned reserve fighter squadron) by Lieutenant Philip S. Park, USNR and Lieutenant Theodore L. Jenkins, USNR.

Soft cover. Condizione: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, signed by both authors on title page. Book has very light wear, except for a couple of dinged pages at upper rear corner. Illustrated with b & w photos and 2 maps. Includes source notes, bibliography and index. The President Harrison was a passenger liner captured by the Japanese in the fall of 1941 and taken to Shanghai. The crew and passengers spent the entire war plus as prisoners of war. It was the only American ship captured at sea during WWII. How they survived their captivity is the heart of this book. 202 pp. Signed by Author(s).

Soft cover. Condizione: Near Fine. 1st Edition. nice copy.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: No Dustjacket. First Edition. ISBN 9780962393501. Trade Paperback. No statement of later printing on copyright page. Slight wear to corners and edges; lower right corner of front cover creased; minor browning to front and edges; otherwise tight, sound and unmarked in Very Good condition. No Signature.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. 202 pages. Contains black & white illustrations. Seller ref: M12743.

First edition. Softcovers. 37 pages. This issue features a conversation with John Kouwenhoven by Jan Zita Grover and several other articles. A near fine copy in stapled wrappers with some light wear.

First edition. Softcovers. 51 pages. This issue features a conversation with Van Deren Coke by Jan Zita Grover. Mark Johnstone on "The Workshop Idea at Colorado College." Also includes John G. Morris "A Photographic Memoir." A near fine copy in stapled wrappers.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. Signed by both authors on title page. Signed by Author(s).

Soft cover. Condizione: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. NF, 8vo, 202 pages, 1.25 pounds. Softcover book appears unread with only slight wear at edges. Signed by Father and daughted on the title page. This is the only American ship captured at sea during World war II and sunk by an American submarine. Signed by Author(s).

Softcover. Condizione: As New. First Edition. First Edition issued only in softcover. Signed by the father and daughter, authors, David and Gretchen Grover. The SS Harrison, sent to North China to rescue a detachment of Marines and a great archeological treasure in their possession, became the only American ship captured at sea during World War II. 202 pages, notes, bibliography, and index. Softcover. Book is in Fine, as new, condition. ; 5 1/2 in. x 8 1/2 in.

Soft cover. Condizione: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. NEAR FINE. Pictorial Soft Cover Wraps. SIGNED by Gretchen G. Grover on title page. NOT personalized. First Edition issued only in softcover. The SS Harrison, sent to North China to rescue a detachment of Marines and a great archeological treasure in their possession, became the only American ship captured at sea during World War II. Illustrated with b/w photographs, maps, drawings. Notes, Bibliography, and Index Interior is clean & bright, other than author's signature, unmarked. 202 pp. Approx. 5.75" x 8.5". Carefully shipped in secure parcel. Signed by Author(s).

Hardback. David H. Grover And Gretchen G. Grover, Western Maritime Press. Author: David H. Grover And Gretchen G. GroverBinding: HardbackPublished: Western Maritime Press, 1989Condition:Book: GoodJacket: N/APages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis historical account chronicles the dramatic true story of the American passenger ship "President Harrison" and its crew, who were captured by the Japanese in Shanghai during World War II. The narrative details their experiences as prisoners of war, offering a vivid portrayal of their resilience and the harsh realities of internment. It presents a compelling look at a lesser-known aspect of wartime history, drawing on firsthand accounts and meticulous research to bring this extraordinary saga to life. The book is a testament to the human spirit in the face of adversity and provides valuable insights into the early days of the Pacific conflict. Hardback.

Paperback. Condizione: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

1989 Western maritime Press USA, softcover 202 pages, with photos. The ms President Harrison and their situation in North China in WW2. ISBN 0962393509 In very good condition.