Proud Echo
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: Ronald Mckie
Binding: Hardback
Published: Angus & Robertson Sydney, 1953
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: significant wear and chipping of dust jacket; plastic jacket installed to maintain condition with significant tape remains; inside pages significantly tanned on edges; spine mildewed; in readable condition still
A gripping historical account, Proud Echo chronicles the harrowing experiences of the Australian light cruiser HMAS Perth during World War II. This narrative vividly reconstructs the ship's final, desperate battle against overwhelming odds in the Sunda Strait, presenting a poignant testament to courage and sacrifice. Mckie meticulously details the lives of the sailors, their camaraderie, and the brutal realities of naval warfare in the Pacific theater. The book captures the intense drama and human spirit amidst the chaos of conflict, illustrating the profound impact of war on those who fought it. It stands as a powerful tribute to a pivotal moment in maritime history.
Author: Ronald Mckie
Binding: Hardback
Published: Angus & Robertson Sydney, 1953
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: significant wear and chipping of dust jacket; plastic jacket installed to maintain condition with significant tape remains; inside pages significantly tanned on edges; spine mildewed; in readable condition still
A gripping historical account, Proud Echo chronicles the harrowing experiences of the Australian light cruiser HMAS Perth during World War II. This narrative vividly reconstructs the ship's final, desperate battle against overwhelming odds in the Sunda Strait, presenting a poignant testament to courage and sacrifice. Mckie meticulously details the lives of the sailors, their camaraderie, and the brutal realities of naval warfare in the Pacific theater. The book captures the intense drama and human spirit amidst the chaos of conflict, illustrating the profound impact of war on those who fought it. It stands as a powerful tribute to a pivotal moment in maritime history.