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The Perfect Storm: A True Story of Men Against the Sea (1st Printing)

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The Perfect Storm: A True Story of Men Against the Sea (1st Printing)

by Junger, Sebastian

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Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: W W Norton & Co Inc, 1997. 227pp. Real life novel about the storm of the century, "the perfect storm." When it struck in October, 1991, there was virtually no warning. The Andrea Gail and its crew of six didn't have a chance and disappeared without a trace. Basis for the major motion picture starring George Clooney. Spine a little cocked, otherwise a fine copy. Previous owner name inside front cover. . 1st Printing. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good+. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Synopsis

The Perfect Storm is a creative nonfiction book written by Sebastian Junger and published by W. W. Norton & Company in 1997. The paperback edition followed in 1999 from HarperCollins' Perennial imprint. The book is about the 1991 Perfect Storm that hit North America in October 1991, and features the crew of the fishing boat Andrea Gail, based out of Gloucester, Massachusetts, who were lost at sea during severe conditions while longline fishing for swordfish 575 miles (925 km) out.

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Bookseller
DBookmahn's Used and Rare Military Books US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
004170
Title
The Perfect Storm: A True Story of Men Against the Sea (1st Printing)
Author
Junger, Sebastian
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition
Very Good+
Edition
1st Printing
Publisher
W W Norton & Co Inc
Place of Publication
Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
Date Published
1997
Keywords
STORMS SHIPWRECKS SEAFARING LIFE SAILORS
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Fiction;

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