| The Air-Raid Warden Was a Spy: And Other Tales from Home-Front America in World War II Contributor(s): Breuer, William B. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0471234885 ISBN-13: 9780471234883 Publisher: Trade Paper Press OUR PRICE: $29.25 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2003 Annotation: Critical acclaim for William B. Breuer "A first-class historian." Top Secret Tales of World War II "A book for rainy days and long solitary nights by the fire. If there were a genre for cozy nonfiction, this would be the template." "Perfect for the curious and adventure readers and those who love exotic tales and especially history buffs who will be surprised at what they didn't know. Recommended for nearly everyone." Daring Missions of World War II "The author brings to light many previously unknown stories of behind-the-scenes bravery and covert activities that helped the Allies win critical victories." Secret Weapons of World War II "Rip-roaring tales . . . a delightful addition to the niche that Breuer has so successfully carved out." |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - World War Ii - History | United States - 20th Century |
| Dewey: 940.54 |
| LCCN: 2003271872 |
| Physical Information: 0.86" H x 6.26" W x 9.94" (1.13 lbs) 228 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Critical acclaim for William B. Breuer ""A first-class historian."" -The Wall Street Journal Top Secret Tales of World War II ""A book for rainy days and long solitary nights by the fire. If there were a genre for cozy nonfiction, this would be the template."" -Publishers Weekly ""Perfect for the curious and adventure readers and those who love exotic tales and especially history buffs who will be surprised at what they didn't know. Recommended for nearly everyone."" -Kirkus Reviews Daring Missions of World War II ""The author brings to light many previously unknown stories of behind-the-scenes bravery and covert activities that helped the Allies win critical victories."" -Albuquerque Journal Secret Weapons of World War II ""Rip-roaring tales . . . a delightful addition to the niche that Breuer has so successfully carved out."" -Publishers Weekly |