Navajo Weapon

Sally McClain

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First Edition (1994) , so stated. Near Fine in a Very Good+ DJ: The Book shows only faint, minute smudges to the outside edges of the text block; just a touch of shelving wear to the lower extremities; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, showing only minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. The DJ shows a one-inch closed tear at the top of the front hinge and just a tick of wear to the corner tips; else flawless; unclipped; mylar-protected. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo (9.3 x 6.45 x 1 inches) . Index. Dictionary of the Navajo language and numerous Appendices. Illustrated with fifty-four rare, historic photographs and maps. Language: English. Weight: 23 ounces. First Edition (1994) , so stated. Hardback with DJ. Based on first-person accounts and Marine Corps documents, this newly revised edition of Navajo Weapon: The Navajo Code Talkers describes how the U. S. Marine Corps recruited young Navajo warriors to create a secret code, using their native language that many of them had once been forbidden to speak. The Navajo Code Talkers played decisive roles in the Pacific Theater and helped turned the tide in the bloody battles for Bougainville, Cape Gloucester, New Britain, Saipan, Guam, Peleliu, and Iwo Jima. Their unbreakable code helped save countless American lives and earned the Navajo Code Talkers the undying respect of their comrades in arms. The true story that inspired Windtalkers, a major summer 2002 release that honors the Navajo Code Talkers of World War II, directed by John Woo (Mission: Impossible 2) and starring Nicholas Cage and Adam Beach. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; vi, 304 pages; Inscribed and signed by the author. Seller Inventory # 58882

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Read the true story that inspired Windtalkers, a major summer 2002 release that honors the Navajo Code Talkers of World War II, directed by John Woo (Mission: Impossible 2) and starring Nicholas Cage and Adam Beach. Based on first-person accounts and Marine Corps documents, this newly revised edition of Navajo Weapon: The Navajo Code Talkers describes how the U.S. Marine Corps recruited young Navajo warriors to create a secret code, using their native language that many of them had once been forbidden to speak. The Navajo Code Talkers played decisive roles in the Pacific Theater and helped turned the tide in the bloody battles for Bougainville, Cape Gloucester, New Britain, Saipan, Guam, Peleliu, and Iwo Jima. Their unbreakable code helped save countless American lives and earned the Navajo Code Talkers the undying respect of their comrades in arms. 54 rare, historic photographs and maps.

About the Author: Author of Navajo Weapon, loves finding a missing piece of history and bringing it to light. Over the pas 15 years Sally has spoken about the Code Talkers at vertans organizations, memorial events, schools and universities. She lives in Broomfield, Colorado.

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Title: Navajo Weapon
Publisher: Books Beyond Borders, Boulder, CO
Publication Date: 1994
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Near Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+
Edition: First Edition; First Printing.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Signed and inscribed by Sally McClain and signed by Carl Gorman, one of the Codetalkers, on front endpaper. First edition. Hard cover published by Books Beyond Borders in 1994. Blue covers with gilt lettering on spine. Bottom corner of back cover is bumped and wrinkled. Book is in very good condition. Dust jacket has some wrinkling at top of spine and is in very good condition. Large 8vo, 304 pages, 1.4 lb.; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 304 pages; Signed by Author. Seller Inventory # MSM10561

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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Edition (1994) , so stated. Very Near Fine in Fine DJ: The Book shows only minute smudges at the bottom edge of the text block; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, showing only a single unobtrusive flaw. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ is flawless; unclipped. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.3 x 6.45 x 1 inches) . Vi, 304 pages. Index. Dictionary of the Navajo language and numerous Appendices. Illustrated with fifty-four rare, historic photographs and maps. Language: English. Weight: 23 ounces. First Edition (1994) , so stated. Hardback with DJ. Based on first-person accounts and Marine Corps documents, this newly revised edition of Navajo Weapon: The Navajo Code Talkers describes how the U. S. Marine Corps recruited young Navajo warriors to create a secret code, using their native language that many of them had once been forbidden to speak. The Navajo Code Talkers played decisive roles in the Pacific Theater and helped turned the tide in the bloody battles for Bougainville, Cape Gloucester, New Britain, Saipan, Guam, Peleliu, and Iwo Jima. Their unbreakable code helped save countless American lives and earned the Navajo Code Talkers the undying respect of their comrades in arms. The true story that inspired Windtalkers, a major summer 2002 release that honors the Navajo Code Talkers of World War II, directed by John Woo (Mission: Impossible 2) and starring Nicholas Cage and Adam Beach. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; vi, 304 pages; Signed by Author. Seller Inventory # 56715

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