Rescued By The U.S. Coast Guard: Great Acts Of Heroism Since 1878 (Hardcover)

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 297 pages
• Publisher: US Naval Institute Press (December 12, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591146259
• ISBN-13: 978-1591146254
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #467,176 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An anthology of the most daring, successful, and heroic efforts of the U.S. Coast Guard , July 5, 2005

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Rescued By The U.S. Coast Guard: Great Acts Of Heroism Since 1878 is an anthology of the most daring, successful, and heroic efforts of the U.S. Coast Guard to save lives over the course of the past century. Man-against-sea stories, some told in the words of the rescuers themselves, abound in this exciting collection. Yet not every rescue attempt is successful; Rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard also pays homage to those who lost their lives. Historians will appreciate the attention to detail, particularly in the evolution of life-saving equipment across the years. Enthralling reading and a welcome revelation of the difficult work and life-changing achievements of the U.S. Coast Guard.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Husband Loved it...!!!, January 9, 2007

By	J. Bossany (Midwest) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I met my husband many many years ago when he was working at a small Coast Guard Rescue station.. He was in the Coast Guard for 10 years before he got out. Although he's been out now for 18 years he loves reading books about search and rescue.. I bought him this book as an Xmas present and he loves it.. Told me he read several stories twice..