The Good Shepherd (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163816820)

""The Good Shepherd"" is a historical novel written by C. S. Forester, published in 1955. The story is set during World War II and follows the journey of Commander George Krause, a career naval officer in the United States Navy, as he leads a convoy of 37 ships across the Atlantic Ocean, from Halifax to Liverpool, in the winter of 1942. As the convoy faces numerous dangers, including German U-boats and harsh weather conditions, Krause must use his experience and leadership skills to protect his ships and crew. The novel is a gripping tale of war, courage, and sacrifice, and has been praised for its vivid depiction of naval warfare during the Second World War. It is considered one of Forester's finest works and has been adapted into a successful film titled ""The Good Shepherd"" in 1956.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: 1163816825
ISBN-13: 9781163816820
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 320
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.67d