Nimitz, commander of joint forces in the pacific ocean areas, had estimated that the pacific war had passed through three phases. He is the author of the new york times bestsellers neptunes inferno, the last stand of the tin can sailors and ship of ghosts, widely acclaimed accounts of the u. Hornfischers second effort deals with the heavy cruiser uss houston, the flagship of the ragtag asiatic fleet. In an exclusive excerpt from the new book neptunes inferno, rear admiral willis lee coolly directs the big guns in a nighttime showdown at guadalcanal. Author james hornfischer has followed up his bestselling last stand of the tin can soldiers with another sea epic thats sure to become as popular as his first book. America at total war in the pacific, 19441945 in new york journal of books.
Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Books best sellers new releases childrens books textbooks australian authors kindle books audiobooks 11 results for books. Hornfischer born 1965 in massachusetts is an american literary agent and naval historian. The author of ship of ghosts and the last stand of the tin can sailors, as well as neptunes inferno, hornfischer, who was involved one way or another in helping these books get. A native of massachusetts, he lives with his family. The events of the book take place during the battle of leyte gulf, which stands as the largest naval engagement in world history, and was fought between the japanese and american navies in the vicinity of the philippines as general douglas. The fleet at flood tide a conversation with author james. He is the author of the fleet at flood tide, neptunes inferno, ship of ghosts, and the last stand of the tin can sailors, all of which have been new york times bestsellers and selections of the u.
One of americas preeminent military historians, james d. From the author of the last stand of the tin can sailors. Hornfischer has 8 books on goodreads with 50420 ratings. All of his books have been new york times bestsellers and selections of the u. Hornfischer is among the authors appearing at the texas book festival, nov. Hornfischer revisiting samuel eliot morisons landmark history the famous historian s eyewitness accounts of the navy during world war iinow being reissuedwont be surpassed read the piece in smithsonian. Drawing on new primary sources and personal accounts of americans and japanese alike, here is a thrilling narrative of the climactic end stage of the pacific war, focusing on the us invasion of the mariana islands in june 1944 and the momentous events that it triggered. Hornfischer is the author of the fleet at flood tide, neptunes. This combination of experience makes him an effective advocate as well as a perceptive editorial adviser for his.
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Hornfischer overview new york times bestseller the extraordinary story of the world war ii air, land, and sea campaign that brought the u. America at total war in the pacific, 19441945 ebook written by james d. The fleet at flood tide a conversation with author. Hornfischers most popular book is the last stand of the tin can sailors. The last stand of the tin can sailors book by james d. Navy at guadalcanal by hornfischer, james d author jan 25 2011 hardcover by james d hornfischer.
Marianasbased b29 superfortresses head for the japanese homeland. America at total war in the pacific, 19441945 by james d. Hornfischer deftly captures the essence of the most pivotal naval campaign of the pacific war. A former new york book editor, hornfischer is president of the literary agency hornfischer literary management, located. Hornfischer is the author of the new york times bestsellers neptunes inferno, ship of ghosts, and the last stand of the tin can sailors, winner of the samuel eliot morison award. Hornfischer is the author of the fleet at flood tide, neptunes inferno, ship of ghosts, and the last stand of the tin can sailors, winner of the samuel eliot morison award for naval literature.
The last stand of the tin can sailors, his first book, won the 2004 samuel eliot morison award for naval literature. James hornfischer discusses his book, neptunes inferno, at the 2012 colby military writers symposium. The symposium is held annually at norwich university in northfield, vermont. A native of massachusetts, he lives with his family in. Hornfischer has documented one such lesserremembered world war two tale with a reverence befitting the brave men who fought and died for americas freedom.
Books best sellers new releases childrens books textbooks australian authors kindle books audiobooks. Hornfischer paints an unprecedented portrait of the battle of samar, a naval engagement unlike any other in u. A native of massachusetts and a graduate of colgate university and the university of texas school of law, he lives in austin, texas. Hornfischers most popular book is the last stand of the tin can. New york times bestseller the extraordinary story of the world war ii air, land, and sea. Shop the latest titles by james hornfischer at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. The navigator of the uss houston confided these prophetic words to a young officer as he and his captain charted a course into u.
A native of massachusetts and a graduate of colgate university and the university of texas school of law, he lives in. Navy professional reading program, maintained by the chief of naval operations. Now he does the same for the deadliest, most pivotal naval campaign of the pacific war. America at total war in the pacific, 194445, by james d. Hornfischer has written his most expansive and ambitious book to date. With the last stand of the tin can sailors and ship of ghosts, james d. He lives in austin, texas, with his wife and their three children. The fleet at flood tide america at total war in the pacific, 19441945 by james d. Hornfischers new book, the fleet at flood tide, will be published in october 2016. The uss houston, famed for ferrying fdr on several voyages, was on the wrong side of the pacific when world war ii broke out. Hornfischer has 12 books on goodreads with 50444 ratings. Hornfischer january 2011 in an exclusive excerpt from the new book neptunes inferno, rear admiral willis lee coolly directs the big guns in a nighttime showdown at guadalcanal. Hornfischers new history of the last days of uss houston ca30 covers the story of uss houston from her launch through her sinking at the battle of sunda strait, java, february 1942. The fleet at flood tide a conversation with author james d.
Navy to the apex of its strength and marked the rise of the united states as a global superpower. The events of the book take place during the battle of leyte gulf, which stands as the largest. A former book editor at the publishing company harpercollins in new york, hornfischer is president of hornfischer literary management, a literary agency in austin, texas. With his new book, the last stand of the tin can sailors, literary agent and author james d. Hornfischer hornfischer is quickly establishing himself. A former book editor at the publishing company harpercollins in new york, hornfischer is president of hornfischer literary management, a literary agency in. His awards include the 2018 samuel eliot morison award, given by the board of trustees of the uss constitution museum for work that reflects the best of admiral morison. San antonio expressnews the battle of guadalcanal has long been heralded as a marine victory. Jim hornfischer, hlms president, is one of the few agents in the united states who is both a licensed attorney and a former new york trade book editor.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the fleet at flood tide. Hornfischer is an author with nine videos in the cspan video library. Discover book depositorys huge selection of james hornfischer books online. He is also the author of several wellreceived nonfiction books of his own.
A native of massachusetts, and a graduate of colgate university and the university of texas school of law, hornfischer is a member of the naval order of the united states, the navy league, and was appointed by texas governor rick perry as an admiral in the texas navy. Apr 30, 2012 james hornfischer discusses his book, neptunes inferno, at the 2012 colby military writers symposium. Hear author james hornfischer give a talk on his book, ship of ghosts. Hlms clients include major awardwinning nonfiction writers, memoirists, historians, scientists, professionals, journalists, and assorted other literary artists with portfolio. Mar 29, 2005 by hornfischer, james d author neptunes inferno.
Hornfischer created essential and enduring narratives about americas world war ii navy, works of unique immediacy distinguished by rich portraits of ordinary men in extremis and exclusive new information. A native of massachusetts, he lives with his family in austin, texas. Young men and warthe special operations legacy for a new generation by. Hornfischer 2011, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Hornfischer, a native of massachusetts, is the author of the new york times bestsellers neptunes inferno, ship of ghosts, and the last stand of the tin can sailors, which won the samuel eliot morison award for naval literature. He is the author of the fleet at flood tide, neptunes inferno, ship of ghosts, and the last stand of the tin can sailors, all of which have been new york times. Navy at guadalcanal by hornfischer, james d author jan 25 2011 hardcover by james d hornfischer jan 1, 1702. Winner, commodore john barry book award, navy league of the united states winner. Hornfischer s most popular book is the last stand of the tin can sailors.
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