In this riveting account, hornfischer carefully reconstructs a story none of us should be allowed to forget. Ive read several books by hornfischer and theyve all been good. The fleet at flood tide a conversation with author james. He masterfully tells the story of uss houston and its crew with great power and compassion.
The story of the uss houston, fdrs legendary lost cruiser, and the epic saga of her survivors, and more on. Launched in 1929 the uss houston ca30 had once been called the flagship of the asiatic fleet. Hornfischer, including service, ship of ghosts and many more. James hornfischer talked about his book ship of ghosts. 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. Using journals and letters, rare historical documents, including testimony from postwar japanese war crimes tribunals, and the eyewitness accounts of houstons survivors, james hornfischer has crafted an account of human valor so riveting and aweinspiring, its. Neptunes inferno posted on october 23, 2017 by jason leave a comment. Hornfischer has produced another meticulously researched naval history pageturner in ship of ghosts. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read ship of ghosts. 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. Ship of ghosts by james d hornfischer, 97816838679, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Hornfisher focuses on the men of the uss houston, a heavy cruiser assigned to the asiatic fleet at the start of the second world war. Hornfischer born 1965 in massachusetts is an american literary agent and naval historian. Ship of ghosts the story of the uss houston, fdrs legendary lost cruiser, and the epic saga of her survivors. Hornfischer 2007, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The battles were remarkable, and the author is at his best when he lets the story unfold on its own. One of americas preeminent military historians, james d. Much of hornfischer s work is based on interviews with many of the crewmembers who were still alive at the time he was writing the book. 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. The campaign began in august 1942 when 16,000 marines were. All of his books have been new york times bestsellers and selections of the u.
Uss houston at the battle of java sea at the national wwii museum international conference on. Hornfischer s earlier works of naval history, and it is one of his best. Hornfischer has 8 books on goodreads with 50420 ratings. A native of massachusetts and a graduate of colgate university and the university of texas school of law, he lives in austin, texas. From the author of the last stand of the tin can sailors. 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. There are, however, harrowing tales of bravery, sacrifice, and human dignity in the face of unbelievable hardships and suffering.
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 would be an unforgettable book if only for its brilliantly wrought account of the massive, chaotic sea. Navy professional reading program, maintained by the chief of naval operations. Ship of ghosts is both smaller and bigger than last stand of the tin can sailors. A native of massachusetts, he lives with his family in. The story of the uss houston, fdrs legendary lost cruiser, and the epic saga of her by james d.
Apr 30, 2012 james hornfischer discusses his book, neptunes inferno, at the 2012 colby military writers symposium. Hornfischer, a nonpracticing member of the state bar of texas, is president of hornfischer literary management, a literary agency in austin, texas, that represents authors of nonfiction books in a variety of subject areas, including current affairs, history, politics, biography, business, and popular science, among others. Hornfischer, james d libros en idiomas extranjeros. Feb 27, 2012 hear author james hornfischer give a talk on his book, ship of ghosts. The story of the uss houston, fdrs legendary lost cruiser, and the epic saga of her survivors, published by bantam. He lives in austin, texas, with his wife and their three children.
Ship of ghosts 2006 told the story of the cruiser uss houston ca30 and the odyssey of its crew in japanese captivity. In reading james hornfishers ship of ghost, i had two visceral reactions. The story of the uss houston, fdrs legendary lost cruiser, and the epic saga of her survivors by james d. Hornfischers second effort deals with the heavy cruiser uss houston, the flagship of the ragtag asiatic fleet. Hlms clients include major awardwinning nonfiction writers, memoirists, historians, scientists, professionals, journalists, and assorted other literary artists with portfolio.
The symposium is held annually at norwich university in northfield, vermont. The last stand of the tin can sailors, his first book, won the 2004 samuel eliot morison award for naval literature. The story of the uss houston, fdrs legendary lost cruiser, and the epic saga of of her survivors. Hampton sides, author of blood and thunder and ghost soldiers hornfischer has produced another meticulously researched naval history pageturner in ship of ghosts. The story of the uss houston, fdrs legendary lost cruiser, and the epic saga of her survivors james d. The navigator of the uss houston confided these prophetic words to a young officer as he and his captain charted a course into u. Hornfischer is a writer, literary agent, and former book editor. The story of the uss houston, fdrs legendary lost cruiser, and the. 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. The story of the uss houston, fdrs legendary lost cruiser and the epic saga of her survivors bantam. Drawing on new primary sources and personal accounts of americans and japanese alike, here is a thrilling narrative of the climactic end stage of the pacific war, focusing on the us invasion of the mariana islands in june 1944 and the momentous events that it triggered. The story of the uss houston, fdrs legendary lost cruiser, and the epic saga of of her survivors audible audio edition. Hornfischer 2007, bantam isbn 0553384503 paperback, 544 pages.
Hornfischer 2006, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. The story of the uss houston, fdrs legendary lost cruiser, and the epic saga of her survivors ebook written by james d. Nov 07, 2006 ship of ghosts the story of the uss houston, fdrs legendary lost cruiser, and the epic saga of her survivors by james d. The story of the uss houston, fdrs legendary lost cruiser, and the epic. 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. With the last stand of the tin can sailors and ship of ghosts, james d. The story of the uss houston, fdrs legendary lost cruiser, and the epic saga of her survivors. Hornfischer, acclaimed author of the last stand of the tin can sailors, delivers an unflinching account of heroism and honor at the limit of human endurance, and of the unsung warriors who waged one of the most remarkable battles of world war i. The story of the uss houston fdrs legendary lost cruiser by james d hornfischer isbn. A native of massachusetts, he lives with his family in austin, texas. Posted on october 23, 2017 by jason leave a comment on the last stand of the tin can sailors. Author james hornfischer has followed up his bestselling last stand of the tin can soldiers with another sea epic thats sure to become as popular as his first book. 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.
Now he does the same for the deadliest, most pivotal naval campaign of the pacific war. Lehman, former secretary of the navy, author of on seas of glory hornfischer has done it again. The story of the uss houston, fdrs legendary lost cruiser, and the epic saga of of her survivors audiobook written by james d. He manages to fuse powerful human stories into the great flow of. Hornfischers most popular book is the last stand of the tin can sailors. Hear author james hornfischer give a talk on his book, ship of ghosts. Hornfischer, including the last stand of the tin can sailors. The story of the uss houston, fdrs legendary lost cruiser, and the epic saga of.
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