Search Results: Ship Of Miracles by Bill Gilbert

Triumph Books, 2000. Hardcover. Good. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Triumph Books (IL), 2000. Hardcover. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Triumph Books. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Triumph Books. Used - Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Triumph Books. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Triumph Books. Used - Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Triumph Books, October 2000. Hardcover . Used Good/Good. Dust Jacket has some edge and corner wear, some scuffing, but still intact. Front and back covers have light wear to edges and corners. Spine intact, some wear. Binding is intact. Pages are generally clean with minor edge or corner wear. Clearly a pre-owned and used copy but still in readable condition. We carry new and used books in our storefront. We want you to be satisfied with your purchase. Please contact us if you have questions regarding this item.

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Triumph Books, October 2000. Hardcover Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Very Good Hardcover with Very Good Dustjacket. Light soiling and shelfwear to DJ. Light soiling and shelfwear to covers. Spine ends bumped. Textblock lightly soiled. Pages clean and tight in binding. Pictures available upon request. A locally owned, independent book shop since 1984.

Triumph Books, October 2000. Hardcover Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Very Good Hardcover with Very Good Dustjacket. Light soiling and shelfwear to DJ, except for one tiny tear. Light soiling and shelfwear to covers. Textblock very lightly soiled. Pages clean and tight in binding. Pictures available upon request. A locally owned, independent book shop since 1984.

Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.: Triumph Books, 2000. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First Edition - Nap (No Additional Printing Stated, Thus First). Includes Bibliographical References And Index. The Book Is Bound In Gray Paper Over One Quarter Dark Blue With Silver Stamped Lettering On The Spine. The Unclipped Jacket Has Light Rubbing And A One Quarter Inch Tear At The Upper Front Edge.

Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.: Triumph Books, 2001. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First Edition - Nap (No Additional Printing Stated, Thus First). Includes Bibliographical References And Index. The Book Is Bound In Gray Paper Over One Quarter Dark Blue With Silver Stamped Lettering On The Spine.

Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.: Triumph Books, 2000. First Edition . Hardcover. Collectible; Fine/Fine. This hardcover book is square and tight. The boards, spine, endpages and gilt/lettering are all pristine. The pages are clean, having no markings or folds. The dustjacket is bright, and AS NEW. Original price is intact. Brodart protected. No remainder mark. Not ex-lib. Foreward by Alexander M. Haig, Jr. This is a Korean War story of rescue and heroism.

Triumph Books. Fine in a fine jacket - looks new. Inscribed in felt pen by the author on the title page to a couple: " To _____ & _____ With special memories of 'America's forgotten war.' Best Wishes Bill Gilbert November 2000." . Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 2000.

Chicago, IL: Triumph Books, 2000. Presumed first edition/first printing. Hardcover. Very good in very good dust jacket. DJ has slight wear and soiling.. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 205, [3] p. Illustrations. Maps. Bibliography. Index. Foreword by Alexander Haig. The SS Meredith Victory was a United States Merchant Marine Victory ship, a type of cargo freighter built for World War II. Under the stewardship of Captain Leonard LaRue, the SS Meredith Victory performed the largest humanitarian rescue operation by a single ship. The vessel has often been described as the "Ship of Miracles" as it was designed to carry only 12 passengers with a 47 person crew. On December 21, Captain Leonard LaRue of the SS Meredith Victory made the decision to unload nearly all weapons and supplies from his ship in order to evacuate as many refugees as possible. Using booms and makeshift elevators, the refugees filled the five cargo holds and the entire main deck. The Meredith Victory departed shortly after… Read More

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Chicago, IL: Triumph Books, 2000. Presumed first edition/first printing. Hardcover. Very good/Very good. xix, 21-205 pages. Illustrations. Map. Bibliography. Index. Foreword by Alexander M. Haig, Jr. Signed by author. Very slightly cocked. DJ has slight wear and soiling. Ship of Miracles is the incredible story of what has been called "the greatest rescue operation by a single ship in the history of mankind." Against all odds, the little merchant vessel transported its precious cargo to the island of Koje-Do on Christmas Eve completely unharmed, all fourteen thousand refugees alive and well, including an additional five new lives begun on this incredible journey. As the fiftieth anniversary of this rescue approaches, Ship of Miracles is as touching today as it was then; a tale you'll hold close to your heart, and return to time and again. In December 1950, the skeleton crew of the merchant ship, "The Meredith Victory" rescued 14, 000 Korean refugees from the hands of… Read More

Triumph Books (IL), 2000. Presumed first edition/first printing. Hardcover. Very good in very good dust jacket. Inscribed to Barbara Vance!. xix, 21-205 p. Illustrations. Maps. Bibliography. Index. FOreword by Alexander M. Haig, Jr. This is the story of what has been called "the greatest rescue operation by a single ship in the history of mankind. " In December 1950, the skeleton crew of the merchant ship, "The Meredith Victory" rescued 14, 000 Korean refugees from the hands of the rapidly approaching Chinese army in the city of Hungnam.