The Good Shepherd
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: C. S. Forester
Binding: Hardback
Published: Little Brown, 1955
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Minor tears and chips to spine and corners of DJ. Tanning and foxing to page edges and previous owner's name written in FEP.
Set against the brutal backdrop of the Battle of the Atlantic, C. S. Forester's The Good Shepherd chronicles the harrowing experiences of Commander George Krause, a U.S. Navy destroyer captain. The narrative details his relentless struggle to protect a vital convoy from relentless U-boat attacks during a perilous crossing. This gripping war novel uncovers the immense psychological burden of command, illustrating the constant vigilance and difficult decisions required to safeguard lives amidst the chaos of naval warfare. Forester masterfully presents a tense and suspenseful account of courage and endurance under extreme pressure, immersing readers in the claustrophobic world of a wartime escort ship.
Author: C. S. Forester
Binding: Hardback
Published: Little Brown, 1955
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Minor tears and chips to spine and corners of DJ. Tanning and foxing to page edges and previous owner's name written in FEP.
Set against the brutal backdrop of the Battle of the Atlantic, C. S. Forester's The Good Shepherd chronicles the harrowing experiences of Commander George Krause, a U.S. Navy destroyer captain. The narrative details his relentless struggle to protect a vital convoy from relentless U-boat attacks during a perilous crossing. This gripping war novel uncovers the immense psychological burden of command, illustrating the constant vigilance and difficult decisions required to safeguard lives amidst the chaos of naval warfare. Forester masterfully presents a tense and suspenseful account of courage and endurance under extreme pressure, immersing readers in the claustrophobic world of a wartime escort ship.