The Good Shepherd (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781104847432)

The Good Shepherd is a novel written by C.S. Forester. The story takes place during World War II and follows the journey of Commander George Krause, a career officer in the United States Navy who is given command of a convoy of 37 ships, including five troop transports, which are making their way across the Atlantic from America to England.As the convoy moves deeper into the dangerous waters of the Atlantic, Krause faces a number of challenges, including attacks from German U-boats, the stress of command, and the physical exhaustion of being constantly on watch. Despite these challenges, Krause remains determined to protect his convoy and ensure the safe arrival of his men and their supplies.Throughout the book, Forester provides a detailed and gripping account of life on board a naval vessel during wartime, as well as a compelling portrayal of the challenges faced by those who serve in the military. The Good Shepherd is a powerful and moving story that offers a unique perspective on the sacrifices made by those who fight to protect their country and their fellow citizens.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: C. S. Forester
ISBN-10: 1104847434
ISBN-13: 9781104847432
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/23/2009
Pages: 322
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.41lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d