Cruising in the Last War (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169248847)

""Cruising in the Last War"" is a historical fiction novel written by Charles J. Peterson. The book is set during the final days of World War II and follows the story of a young sailor named Jack who is serving aboard a naval destroyer in the Pacific. The ship is tasked with patrolling the waters around Japan and intercepting any enemy ships that may be trying to flee the country. As they sail through dangerous waters, Jack and his fellow crew members must navigate treacherous seas, evade enemy fire, and deal with the psychological toll of being at war. Along the way, they encounter a variety of characters, including a Japanese civilian who has been stranded on a deserted island and a group of American soldiers who have been taken prisoner by the Japanese. As the war draws to a close, Jack and his crew must face their own fears and uncertainties about what the future holds. ""Cruising in the Last War"" is a gripping and emotional tale of heroism, sacrifice, and the human cost of war.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Charles J. Peterson
ISBN-10: 1169248845
ISBN-13: 9781169248847
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 118
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.94lbs
Size: 7.01h x 10.00w x 0.31d