wyszukanych pozycji: 30
A Tour Of Duty In California: Including A Description Of The Gold Region And The Voyage Around Cape Horn
ISBN: 9781461023319 / Angielski / Miękka / 2011 / 266 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. -Editor's Note to this Reprint- I had great pleasure reprinting and publishing this historical treasure. Revere's eyewitness to the Gold Rush while serving in the U.S. Navy is fascinating. The muscularity of his world view, insight to the racism of the times, and his prophetic predictions for the Golden State, all combine to make this a worthwhile project. I thank the Ventura County Library of Ventura, California for bringing this book to my attention. Kenneth E. Bingham April, 2011 An Important Work on the California Gold Rush and Gold Regions Of California in 1849 OF ALL THE MANY BOOKS TO...
-Editor's Note to this Reprint- I had great pleasure reprinting and publishing this historical treasure. Revere's eyewitness to the Gold Rush while se...
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77,00 zł |
Seabee Book, World War Two, Build and Fight With The Seabees, and follow Your Trade In The Navy: World War Two Navy Seabee Recruiting Book With Aditio
ISBN: 9781466451810 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 46 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. The First Seabee Recruiting Book. During World War Two. This recruiting book was handed out to experienced tradesmen by Navy Recruiters. The book, with pictures, describes the Seabees mission and the ratings for each trade along with payscales. This rare WW II book explains the enlistment criteria and what to expect. The bottom half of the book gives a history as told by the Naval History and Heritage Command.
The First Seabee Recruiting Book. During World War Two. This recruiting book was handed out to experienced tradesmen by Navy Recruiters. The book, wit...
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58,82 zł |
A Guide To Pasquaney Lake (Newfound Lake): And The Towns Upon Its Borders
ISBN: 9781466450868 / Angielski / Miękka / 2011 / 96 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. The object of this book is to bring to the knowledge of summer visitors the natural beauties and points of interest in this region, and also to compile a few facts and data which may be useful and of interest to the residents of this vicinity and to those who have never visited its shores. This lake and its surroundings form one of the most beautiful spots in picturesque New Hampshire. This is conceded by every one who looks for the first time on its charms, and this charm grows the longer one lingers within its enchantments. It is one of the few spots where lake and mountain scenes mingle....
The object of this book is to bring to the knowledge of summer visitors the natural beauties and points of interest in this region, and also to compil...
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40,66 zł |
HISTORY OF THE TOWN OF BRISTOL GRAFTON COUNTY NEW HAMPSHIRE Volume 1
ISBN: 9781461110927 / Angielski / Miękka / 2011 / 732 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. -INTRODUCTION- The History of Bristol is here presented with no apology for its appearance. It was called into being by the conviction that it ought to be. This conviction first took shape in June, 1879. At that time the building at the corner of Central square and Spring street was being remodeled, and a brick was discovered in the chimney marked "1795." This was thought to be the date when the building was erected. To gather some light on this point, we sought an interview with two venerable residents of the village, Mrs. Solomon Cavis and Miss Jane Bartlett, and listened with great...
-INTRODUCTION- The History of Bristol is here presented with no apology for its appearance. It was called into being by the conviction that it ought t...
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122,42 zł |
Seabee Book NAVAL CONSTRUCTION BATTALION CENTER DAVISVILLE, Davisville, Rhode Island a Historical Perspective 1942-1994
ISBN: 9781456570569 / Angielski / Miękka / 2011 / 38 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Seabee Book NAVAL CONSTRUCTION BATTALION CENTER DAVISVILLE, Davisville, Rhode Island a Historical Perspective 1942-1994 1.From its first days, the "Original Home of the SEABEES" has had a rich and famous history since it was established as the Davisville Advanced Base Depot, February 27,1942. This was just eighty-two days after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Since then it has provided vital support to meet our country's needs in World War II, the Korean and Vietnam Conflicts, Operation Deep Freeze, and finally. Desert shield/Desert Storm, 2.Lasting achievements, i.e., the Quonset Hut and the...
Seabee Book NAVAL CONSTRUCTION BATTALION CENTER DAVISVILLE, Davisville, Rhode Island a Historical Perspective 1942-1994 1.From its first days, the "Or...
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36,34 zł |
Brockton Massachusetts (North Bridgewater): History 1645-1911
ISBN: 9781497390713 / Angielski / Miękka / 2014 / 350 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Describes the history of the places and people of Brockton (North Bridgewater) from 1645 through 1911. Foreword by Kenneth R. Feinberg as follows: Brockton is a state of mind. Its history, going all the way back to the mid-17th Century, and continuing until the present time, tells us a great deal about the character of the City and its diverse population. Brockton grew up with the Nation. As the United States became an industrial giant in the 19th and 20th Centuries, so, too, did Brockton lead the way, primarily with a huge expanding shoe industry. "Shoes from Brockton" was the phrase heard...
Describes the history of the places and people of Brockton (North Bridgewater) from 1645 through 1911. Foreword by Kenneth R. Feinberg as follows: Bro...
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90,62 zł |
California Before the Freeways: A Pictorial History of California's Highways 1912-1919
ISBN: 9781484083758 / Angielski / Miękka / 2013 / 216 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. California Before the Freeways A Pictorial History of California's Highways 1912-1919 A 214 page picture-rich book showing people and automobiles along highways, byways, and wood plank roads in California between 1912 -1919. Pictures shows bygone tourist routes, vistas, antique cars, dirt and desert wood plank roadways, old cities and towns, and the people instrumental in getting California's highways built over "Hill-and-DALE." "The State Highway Commission, overcoming its great native modesty, called attention to the fact that it was at present financially embarrassed and that unless some...
California Before the Freeways A Pictorial History of California's Highways 1912-1919 A 214 page picture-rich book showing people and automobiles alon...
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90,62 zł |
Seabee Book--World War Two The 133rd NCB Navy Seabee Iwo Jima Souvenir Newsletter February 19, 1945--October 15, 1945.: Also Includes The 133rd NCB St
ISBN: 9781467980432 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 92 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. This book contains a copy of the 133rd NCB Newsletter from Iwo Jima. It tells of the history of the Island and what the 133rd Seabees (attached to the 4th MarDiv) went through during the assault and the construction performed afterwards. It also includes additional history from their cruise book, and a copy of the WW II Seabee Recruiting Book handed out as enticement to experienced tradesmen at various work sites.
This book contains a copy of the 133rd NCB Newsletter from Iwo Jima. It tells of the history of the Island and what the 133rd Seabees (attached to the...
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40,66 zł |
-Seabee Book- Building The Navy's Bases in World War II Volume II
ISBN: 9781460949641 / Angielski / Miękka / 2011 / 558 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Volume II is 556 pages and contains over 200 illustrations, maps and photographs. It covers the construction of 100's of overseas bases and facilities from Iwo Jima to Normandy and beyond. The building of advance bases overseas enabled our armed forces to carry the war to the enemy's home waters, by sea and air, and to conquer him on his own soil. When the Navy needed men who not only could build but also could take up arms and defend themselves and their installations, the Navy organized the famous Seabees - construction workers, officered by construction experts and trained in combat...
Volume II is 556 pages and contains over 200 illustrations, maps and photographs. It covers the construction of 100's of overseas bases and facilities...
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127,19 zł |
Seabee Cruise Book World War Two 33RD U.S. NAVAL CONSTRUCTION BATTALION 1942-1945: 33rd Seabees
ISBN: 9781478199465 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 180 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Cruise Books are Informal and nonofficial in nature (they sometimes are compared to college yearbooks) These publications offer insights into the daily activities and attitudes from the perspective of a unit's crew. Cruise books dating from the World War II years are rare today, but they are of special note because of the intense interest by veterans, writers, and scholars in a conflict that involved the entire American nation and engulfed most of the rest of the world. Care has been taken to render the best copy possible. However, quality of this book is based on the condition of the...
Cruise Books are Informal and nonofficial in nature (they sometimes are compared to college yearbooks) These publications offer insights into the dail...
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113,33 zł |
HISTORY OF THE TOWN OF BRISTOL GRAFTON COUNTY NEW HAMPSHIRE- Volume II - Genealogies: Volume II - Genealogy
ISBN: 9781466436282 / Angielski / Miękka / 2011 / 684 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. In this volume are presented the genealogies of Bristol. The author has sought to include every family that ever resided within the limits of the town; and while this has not been possible the result has been that the following pages contain the records of 368 family names; more than 1,500 families and over 12,000 individual names. The statistics here presented have been gathered from every available source-from family records, printed genealogies, tombstones, records of deeds and wills, church records, and records of clergymen officiating at funerals and marriages; a few from the meagre...
In this volume are presented the genealogies of Bristol. The author has sought to include every family that ever resided within the limits of the town...
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122,42 zł |
Seabee Book, The U.S. Navy Seabee Alaskan Oil Expedition 1944: With Additional Alaskan World War Two History, Construction Battalion Detachment 1058,
ISBN: 9781461028246 / Angielski / Miękka / 2011 / 270 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Navy Seabee Construction Battalion Detachment 1058 (CBD-1058) was formed in 1944 to explore for oil in Alaska's North Slope. Many of its members were chosen for their extensive oil field experience. This book includes the CBD 1058 Cruise Book (year book) and additional WW II history. -The Eskimos saw tents and ruefully predicted that one half of the Seabees would freeze before the winter was gone. -Another old Eskimo] Native said, "the big Seabee would bury the little ones, and then the Eskimos would bury the big Seabee." -It's all here-the war effort in Alaska including: Seabee base...
Navy Seabee Construction Battalion Detachment 1058 (CBD-1058) was formed in 1944 to explore for oil in Alaska's North Slope. Many of its members were ...
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63,55 zł |
The Seabees Of World War II
ISBN: 9781456476038 / Angielski / Miękka / 2011 / 206 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. The Seabees Of World War II focuses on the accomplishments of this proud organization during the tough fighting that took place in the Pacific, and Europe, during World War II. The book describes the activities of the 250,000 Naval Construction Battalions (Seabees) that fought in every theater of WW II The statue at Concord of the Minuteman with his musket and plow, and the Fighting Bee (Seabee) with his tools and tommy-gun strike a chord. Both are aspects of the desire to build and the willingness to defend our country and made it what it is.
The Seabees Of World War II focuses on the accomplishments of this proud organization during the tough fighting that took place in the Pacific, and Eu...
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63,55 zł |
Santa Barbara County History 1543-1917
ISBN: 9781798673959 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 230 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. |
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77,18 zł |
Seabee Book, Pieces Of Eight: The Story Of The Eighth U.S. Naval Construction Battalion During World War Two
ISBN: 9781493699438 / Angielski / Miękka / 2013 / 210 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. |
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127,19 zł |
Seabee Teams In Vietnam 1963-1968: 13 Man Teams That Helped Rural Vietnamese and who Fought Alongside The Special Forces
ISBN: 9781461192107 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 234 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. American Baby Boomers--of the 1960's--are often portrayed in the media as either in the mud of Woodstock or in the mud of Vietnam. The truth is, just a small percentage--3% total--were in either place. Most Baby Boomers were living normal lives doing normal things. But for those who took an active part in the Cold War--which we won--and which included Vietnam--this book is dedicated to you. Book includes the records of the 13-man STAT TEAMS (later known as Seabee Teams) that served in Vietnam. The Navy Seabees were some of the first to show up for Vietnam's struggle against communism. In...
American Baby Boomers--of the 1960's--are often portrayed in the media as either in the mud of Woodstock or in the mud of Vietnam. The truth is, just ...
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67,90 zł |
'LISBETH WILSON. A Daughter of New Hampshire Hills.: A Story Set In The Newfound Lake Area Of The 1850's
ISBN: 9781466487468 / Angielski / Miękka / 2011 / 270 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. "Those who had journeyed many miles began arriving singly, in groups, on foot and horseback, and in lumbering wagons; coming up the hill from the turnpike, down from its summit under cool maples, along the Bristol highway that tapped the Hill road by the schoolhouse, across pastures and fields."-- -Now and then a novel writes itself. Eliza Nelson Blair could no more help writing "'Lisbeth Wilson" than she could help breathing. The story must have been with her night and day, sleeping and waking, until to lay the ghosts she had to put it on paper. The heroine and her lover are separated by a...
"Those who had journeyed many miles began arriving singly, in groups, on foot and horseback, and in lumbering wagons; coming up the hill from the turn...
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65,87 zł |
Seabee Cruise Book Chu Lai USNMCB-TEN January - December 1965
ISBN: 9781456587543 / Angielski / Miękka / 2011 / 136 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. USN Mobile Construction Battalion Ten landed in Chu Lai, Vietnam in 1965. Cruise Books are Informal and nonofficial in nature (they sometimes are compared to college yearbooks) These publications offer insights into the daily activities and attitudes from the perspective of a unit's crew. Cruise books are of special note because of the intense interest by veterans, writers, and scholars. Care has been taken to render the best copy possible. However, quality of this book is based on the condition of the original, and current technology available. All proceeds from the sale of this book are...
USN Mobile Construction Battalion Ten landed in Chu Lai, Vietnam in 1965. Cruise Books are Informal and nonofficial in nature (they sometimes are comp...
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113,33 zł |
Seabee Book World War Two--Seabee Images Of the 37th Naval Construction Battalion: 1942 - 1945
ISBN: 9781475190175 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 136 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. A Pictorial History Of the 37th Naval Construction Battalion (Seabees). The book has over 120 Images of the 37th taken during their stay at Camp Parks and while deployed in the Pacific during WW II. --37th Naval Construction Battalion-- Commissioned at Camp Endicott, Davisville, R. I., on Oct. 28, 1942, the 37th Battalion was transferred to the army base, Norfolk, VA., Dec. 14, and two days later embarked for Noumea, New Caledonia, where they arrived Jan. 18, 1943. The outfit moved in two echelons to Guadalcanal, arriving Sept. 1 and Sept. 3. 1943. Leaving Guadalcanal in three echelons, the...
A Pictorial History Of the 37th Naval Construction Battalion (Seabees). The book has over 120 Images of the 37th taken during their stay at Camp Parks...
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90,62 zł |
Seabee Book, World War Two, BLACK HELL: The Story Of The 133rd Navy Seabees On Iwo Jima February 19,1945
ISBN: 9781466367395 / Angielski / Miękka / 2011 / 452 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. This book is a compilation of histories-both personal and general-including all Seabee units that served on Iwo but concentrating primarily on the U.S. Naval 133rd Naval Construction Battalion (Seabees) that was part of the 4th MARDIV at Iwo Jima. Numerous stories from individuals and news journalists are included to give the reader different perspectives and a thorough overview of the Seabee Iwo Jima experience. The bloody battle on Iwo's beaches and the build-out of the Island are included in detail. Over 200 images are included. The book begins by describing the island and the importance...
This book is a compilation of histories-both personal and general-including all Seabee units that served on Iwo but concentrating primarily on the U.S...
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90,62 zł |