In harm's way : the sinking of the USS Indianapolis and the extraordinary story of its survivors / Doug Stanton.
Chronicles the worst disaster in U.S. naval history, describing heroism in the face of persistant shark attacks and hypothermia after the sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis in the South Pacific in the final days of World War II.
Record details
- ISBN: 0805066322
- ISBN: 9780805066326
- Physical Description: 333 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: New York : H. Holt, 2001.
Content descriptions
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Prologue: Sailor on a Chain 1 -- Part 1 Sailing To War -- 1 All Aboard 13 -- 2 Good-bye, Golden Gate 39 -- 3 First Domino 63 -- Part 2 Sunk -- 4 Burning Sea 91 -- 5 Abandon Ship 119 -- 6 Hope Afloat 139 -- 7 Shark Attack 163 -- 8 Genocide 183 -- Part 3 Rescue -- 9 Dead Drift 209 -- 10 Final Hours 237 -- 11 Aftermath 251 -- 12 Back in the World 269.
- Target Audience Note:
- 1110L Lexile
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR UG 8.3 14 84910.
Search for related items by subject
Available copies
- 58 of 63 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 63 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swansboro Branch Library | 940.54 S (Text) | 36015000957205 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
