U.S.S. Serene AM-300: Memoirs of a World War II Minesweeper Crew
by Darwin D. Horn
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- Hardcover
- Signed
- Condition
- Like New
- Seller
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Frederick, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
Cambria Publishing, 2010. Hardcover. Like New. 0x0x0. Crew member Darwin D. Horn's detailed, photo-illustrated account of the U.S.S. Serene AM-300 minesweeper in WWII. The Serene served in the Pacific theater and was awarded six battle stars. She was ultimately sunk during the Battle of the Paracel Islands in 1974. Inscribed and signed on front free endpaper by author Darwin D. Horn. Full index. Scarce. 241 pp. 11 1/4" x 8 3/4". Tight, immaculate copy. Extremities crisp. Unmarked. Minimal shelf wear to priced dust jacket. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.
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- Bookseller
- Midnight Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 377313
- Title
- U.S.S. Serene AM-300: Memoirs of a World War II Minesweeper Crew
- Author
- Darwin D. Horn
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New Like New
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Cambria Publishing
- Date Published
- 2010
- Size
- 0x0x0
- Weight
- 2.19 lbs
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Frederick, Maryland
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