The Fate of the Maine [Paperback]

John Edward Weems (Author)

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"A valuable contribution to American history."--Fleet Adm. Chester W. Nimitz

(Fleet Adm. Chester W. Nimitz )

About the Author

John Edward Weems of Waco, Texas, is the author of numerous books on major events in American history

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: TAMU Press (June 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0890965013
• ISBN-13: 978-0890965016
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,266,501 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars The Fate of the Maine, June 12, 2001

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John R. Aubrun "Spacecraft Engineer" (Simi Valley, California USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Fate of the Maine (Paperback)

Although written in 1957, This book gives a factual account relating to the loss of the Maine, America's first battleship. Good historical background account that a recent National Geographic article used for background information. The controversy rages on today. Was she mined, or was it an internal explosion due to a design defect in the Maine class battleships. The only thing I would like to see added is Admiral Hymen Rickovers account, written in 1976,which he "proves" and contends, that it was an internal explosian that sent the Maine down in Havana harbor. The incident that started the Spanish-American war and made the U.S. into a world power is well worth reading.