ISBN10: 0679640231, ISBN13: 9780679640233, [publisher: Random House USA Inc, New York] Softcover Paperback. This celebrated classic gives a soldier's-eye-view of the Guadalcanal battles--crucial to World War II, the war that continues to fascinate us all, and to military history in general. Unlike some of those on Guadalcanal in the fall of 1942, Richard Tregaskis volunteered to be there. An on-location news correspondent (at the time, one of only two on Guadalcanal), he lived alongside the soldiers- sleeping on the ground--only to be awoken by air raids--eating the sometimes meager rations, and braving some of the most dangerous battlefields of World War II. He more than once narrowly escaped the enemy's fire, and so we have this incisive and exciting inside account of the groundbreaking initial landing of U.S. troops on Guadalcanal.With a new Introduction by Mark Bowden--renowned journalist and author of Black Hawk Down--this edition of Guadalcanal Diary makes available once more one of the most important American works of the war. history U.S.A. $14.95 Canada $22.50 This celebrated classic gives a soldier's-eye-view of the Guadalcanal battles—crucial to World War II, the war that continues to fascinate us all, and to military history in general. Unlike some of those on Guadalcanal in the fall of 1942, Richard Tregaskis volunteered to be there. An on-location news correspondent (at the time, one of only two on Guadalcanal), he lived ...
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[publisher: The Modern Library, New York] Softcover Near fine. Bright and attractive trade paperback. Modern library. Very nice copy
[Stevens Point, WI, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2000]

[publisher: Random House, New York, NY] Hardcover Random House, New York. 1943. Hardcover. Edition/Printing not stated. Book is tight, square, and unmarked but for F/O name on the front pastedown in pencil. Book Condition: Good+; suntoning to spine; light soiling to boards; bumped tips; wear through fabric on lower front tip. No DJ. Green cloth boards and spine with red and black lettering on spine and Marine Corps emblem in red on front board. Maps as endpapers. Tinted text block top. 263 pp 8vo. A new chapter in the history of America by a news correspondent who landed on Guadalcanal with the first detachment of United States Marines. He describes the occupation by our forces of the tiny seven-mile strip that included the invaluable airfield built by the Japs, and of our magnificent defense of that strip against innumerable attacks by superior air, land and sea forces. A clean very presentable copy.
[Winfield, KS, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1943]
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Popular Library, Date: 1959. Mass Market Paperback. Good. heavy rubbing around edges of cover 1959. Popular Library [US]

[publisher: Blue Ribbon Books] Hardcover Unmarked, light jacket wear
[ypsilanti, MI, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1943]

Blue Ribbon Books 1943 Hardcover Good in Good dust jacket Unmarked, light jacket wear.

Blue Ribbon Books. Good in Good dust jacket. Date: 1943. Hardcover. Unmarked, light jacket wear . 1943. Blue Ribbon Books [US]

Very good condition. Some discoloration from Age Date: 1943. Blue Ribbon Books [US]

ISBN10: 0679640231, ISBN13: 9780679640233, [publisher: Modern Library May 2000] Softcover
[Wichita, KS, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2000]

ISBN10: 0394862686, ISBN13: 9780394862682, [publisher: Random House, New York] Softcover First Edition The price on the back cover was scribbled out toherwise this is a clean book with light to moderate wear. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
[Brainerd, MN, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1984]

Random House Books for Young Readers, Date: 1955-09-12. Library Binding. Used: Good. Random House Books for Young Readers ISBN 0394803558 9780394803555 [US]

Modern Library, Date: 2000-05-30. Modern library pbk. ed. Paperback. Used:Good. 2000. Modern Library ISBN 0679640231 9780679640233 [US]

ISBN10: 0679640231, ISBN13: 9780679640233, [publisher: Modern Library May 2000] Softcover
[Bozeman, MT, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2000]

ISBN10: 0679640231, ISBN13: 9780679640233, [publisher: Modern Library] Softcover 100% Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed ! The book shows some signs of wear from use but is a good readable copy. Cover in excellent condition. Binding tight. Pages in great shape, no tears. Not contain access codes, cd, DVD.
[Suffolk, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2000]
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Random house. Hardcover. Used - Good/Good. Dust jacket is protected by mylar Dust jacket has shelf wear. Random house [US]

[publisher: Random House] Hardcover Dust jacket has shelf wear and is deteriorating with age. Boards have minor shelf wear. Stamp on edge of pages. Pictures available upon request.
[Youngtown, AZ, U.S.A.]

Hardcover book (may be first printing) has moderate shelfwear and page tanning, with no writing in it, and dust jacket is missing if it had one. Date: 1943. Random House [US]

Popular Library, Date: 1962. Good condition Mass Market Paperback, 1962 printing, 208 pages. General rubbing of the wraps. Interior unmarked and solid, although starting to age.. 2nd Edition. Paperback. Good/No Jacket. 12mo - 6.5" to 7.5" Tall. Book. 1962. Popular Library [US]

Random House Hardcover Fair Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Random House Hardcover Fair Former library book; Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Random house Hardcover Fair Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Random house Hardcover Fair Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

[publisher: Random house] Hardcover Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.94
[AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.]

Random house Hardcover Fair Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Random house Hardcover Very good Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Boards betray fading and nicks and other signs of wear and imperfection commensurate with age. Binding is tight and structurally sound. Pages without any extraneous marks. Mylar included to ensure future enjoyment. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

[publisher: Random House] Hardcover Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.7
[Dallas, TX, U.S.A.]

[publisher: Random House] Hardcover Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.7
[Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.]

Random House Hardcover Fair Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Random House Hardcover Fair Former library book; Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Random house Hardcover Fair Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Random house Hardcover Fair Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Random house Hardcover Fair Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

[publisher: Random House] Hardcover Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.7
[Reno, NV, U.S.A.]

Random House, Date: 1955. Hardcover. Acceptable. Disclaimer:A readable copy. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. Pages can include considerable notes-in pen or highlighter-but the notes cannot obscure the text. An ex-library book and may have standard library stamps and/or stickers. The dust jacket is missing. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less. 1955. Random House [US]

Random House, Date: 1955. Hardcover. Good. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. 1955. Random House [US]

Random House, Date: 1955. Hardcover. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Fifth printing. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Boards betray fading and nicks and other signs of wear and imperfection commensurate with age. Binding is tight and structurally sound. Pages absent any extraneous marks. New mylar added to ensure future enjoyment. Secure packaging for safe delivery.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. 1955. Random House [US]

[publisher: Random House] Hardcover Fifth printing. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Boards betray fading and nicks and other signs of wear and imperfection commensurate with age. Binding is tight and structurally sound. Pages absent any extraneous marks. New mylar added to ensure future enjoyment. Secure packaging for safe delivery. 1.7
[Tukwila, WA, U.S.A.]
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[publisher: Random house] Hardcover Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Boards betray fading and nicks and other signs of wear and imperfection commensurate with age. Binding is tight and structurally sound. Pages without any extraneous marks. Mylar included to ensure future enjoyment. Secure packaging for safe delivery. 0.94
[Tukwila, WA, U.S.A.]
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New York, NY: Random House, Date: 1943 Random House, New York. 1943. Hardcover. Edition/Printing not stated. Book is tight, square, and unmarked but for F/O name on the front pastedown in pencil. Book Condition: Good+; suntoning to spine; light soiling to boards; bumped tips; wear through fabric on lower front tip. No DJ. Green cloth boards and spine with red and black lettering on spine and Marine Corps emblem in red on front board. Maps as endpapers. Tinted text block top. 263 pp 8vo. A new chapter in the history of America by a news correspondent who landed on Guadalcanal with the first detachment of United States Marines. He describes the occupation by our forces of the tiny seven-mile strip that included the invaluable airfield built by the Japs, and of our magnificent defense of that strip against innumerable attacks by superior air, land and sea forces. A clean very presentable copy. 1943. Random House [US]

[publisher: Random House] Hardcover Good condition. Good dust jacket. 5th printing. (World War 2, campaigns, Solomon Islands, Guadalcanal, personal narratives) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
[Frederick, MD, U.S.A.]

FIRST PRINTING. Random House, Date: 1943. HARDCOVER, NO DUST JACKET. Cover is a little worn. Top page ends are stained. Name on the front end page. Text is unmarked. Strong binding. NOT ex-library. 1943. Random House [US]

Paperback. Acceptable. ISBN 0679640231 9780679640233 [GB]

ISBN10: 0679640231, ISBN13: 9780679640233, [publisher: Modern Library] Softcover A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.
[Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2000]