White Hats of the Navy
Sharrow Publications, 1998. Presumed first edition/first printing. Hardcover. xi, 207, [1] pages. Illustrations. Signed by author. Red mark at bottom edge. DJ has some wear, soiling, edge tears and chips. WHITE HATS OF THE NAVY is a collection of true stories, poems, cartoons, and photographs about the United States Navy written by the former White Hats themselves Humor, battle-action, liberty, love, wit, and wisdom, coupled with some Navy tradition are the subject of these stories. Stories and cartoons from the old OUR NAVY magazine are highlighted as is a story on THE SHELLBACK INITIATION, one of the oldest traditions in the Navy, complete with photographs. Every sailor, past and present, their families, friends, anyone interested at all in the United States Navy should have this book. It is truly a treasure of Navy stories, poems,cartoons, and photographs. Condition: Very good / Fair.
Keywords: Reservists, Pentecostal, Seasick, Captain's Mast, Dunpster, Boatswain, Icebergs, Van Watts, James Michener, Dorothy Lamour, Shellback, Eddie Rickenbacker, Navy Bean Soup, George Patton, Whale Boat, Friendly Fire, LST, Bob Hope, Kid Chissell, Marilyn
ISBN: 9780966597301
[Book #58268]
Price: $45.00