"In Harm's Way . . . USS Indianapolis" by Doug Stanton 1st/1st HC/DJ 2001

Description: "In Harm's Way: The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis and the Extraordinary Story of Its Survivors" was written by Doug Stanton and published by Henry Holt & Co. in New York in 2001. This is a hardcover, first edition, first printing of this excellently written albeit harrowing 333-page account of America's worst naval disaster at sea, featuring more than three-dozen black-and-white photographs and maps. The original price, as shown on the dustjacket front flap, was $25.00. From the dustjacket blurb:“On July 30, 1945, after completing a top secret mission to deliver parts of the atom bomb, ‘Little Boy,’ which would be dropped on Hiroshima, the battle cruiser USS Indianapolis was torpedoed in the South Pacific by a Japanese submarine. An estimated 300 men were killed upon impact; close to 900 sailors were cast into the Pacific Ocean, where they remained undetected by the navy for nearly five days. Battered by a savage sea, they struggled to survive, fighting off hypothermia, sharks, physical and mental exhaustion, and, finally, hallucinatory dementia. By the time rescue—which was purely accidental— arrived, all but 321 men had lost their lives; 4 more would die in military hospitals shortly thereafter.The captain’s subsequent and highly unusual court-martial left many questions unanswered: How did the navy fail to realize the Indianapolis was missing? Why was the cruiser traveling unescorted in enemy waters? And perhaps most amazing of all, how did these 317 men manage to survive? “Drawing on new material and extensive interviews with survivors, ‘In Harm’s Way’ relates the tragedy of the USS Indianapolis not as a history of war, but as a portrait of men battling the sea. Interweaving the stories of three survivors—Charles Butler McVay, the captain; Lewis Haynes, the ship’s doctor; and Private Giles McCoy, a young marine—journalist Doug Stanton has brought this astonishing human drama to life in a narrative that is at once immediate and timeless. The definitive account of a little-known chapter in World War II history, ‘In Harm's Way’ is destined to become a classic tale of war, survival, and extraordinary courage.”From the reviews:“Stanton has created a war story that is part Titanic, part Stephen King nightmare.”—Minneapolis Star-Tribune“Gripping . . . Compelling.”—Chicago Tribune“Powerful . . . One of the most poignant tragedies and injustices of World War II.”—Mark Bowden“The most frightening book I've ever read.”—Stephen Ambrose“A chilling account.”—The Atlantic Journal-Constitution “Do yourself a favor. Read ‘In Harm's Way.’”—James BradleyThe book is in fine, collectible condition, with no torn or bent pages, no scratches, stains or inscriptions, no remainder marks, no price-clipping, no bookplate, no ex-library, no book club edition, no flaws of any sort. It is as new.The dustjacket is in equally fine shape and is protected in a clear and removable archival cover.Please see the photos for a fuller description and author profile.BLK BOX 82PLEASE SEE THE OTHER TITLES NOW LISTED IN MY EBAY STORE: DISTANT VOYAGE BOOKSPAYPAL PREFERREDWill combine shipping.All items are well packed and are normally mailed within two days of payment being received.My 100% feedback rating is valuable to me. If you are satisfied with a transaction, please leave feedback and I will do the same.Questions welcome. Additional photographs on request.Note: Scrolling through my listings will locate books in these and many other categories:Animals; Art & Architecture; Biography; Children’s; Collecting & Collectibles; Entertainment, Film & Theater; Fiction; Food & Drink; Gardening; History; Military; Music; Natural History; Nautical; Photography; Science & Technology; Travel; Space; Sports; Transportation. New Listings added almost daily.

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