As the jacket of the book s first edition noted, this is a new chapter in the story of the united states marines. Polk award in 1964 for firstperson reporting under hazardous circumstances. This celebrated classic gives a soldierseyeview of the guadalcanal battlescrucial to world war ii, the war that continues to fascinate us all, and to military history epub in general. I read authors guadalcanal diary and pt 109 books years ago and did not realize that this book had the same author until i was about 23 through the book.
Written by richard tregaskis, audiobook narrated by pat grimes. Guadalcanal diary by richard tregaskis first edition. Guadalcanal diary is a memoir written by war correspondent richard tregaskis and originally published by random house on january 1, 1943. Richard tregaskisguadalcanal diary1943random house5 x 7 12 hardcover bookwith jacketfirst editionwith photossigned by author. This is a gripping firstperson account of the battle of guadalcanal. Richard tregaskis was a fantastically good professional writer and he was there unlike most other. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Item for sale is a 1943 first edition copy of richard tregaskis guadalcanal diary by blue ribbon books. Guadalcanal diary by richard tregaskis, first edition. Guardalcanal diary by richard tregaskis blue ribbon books. Editions of guadalcanal diary by richard tregaskis goodreads. He received the overseas press clubs george polk award in 1964 for first person reporting under hazardous circumstances. Guadalcanal diary richard tregaskis us marines hcdj 1st printing wwii 19.
Author of guadalcanal diary, x15 diary, stronger than fear, the warrior king, invasion diary, last plane to shanghai, southeast asia. Tregaskis was 26 at the time, like a lot of folks on guadalcanal, he was eventually evacuated when he got sick. Please reference photos for cosmetic condition as there are some minor water marks and discoloration at. Guadalcanal diary was written by and experienced by the author, richard tregaskis, who accompanied the first wave of marines to land on guadalcanal in fall of 1942, americas first counterattack intended to dislodge the japanese from conquered territory. Books in the collection include guadalcanal diary 1943. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Guadalcanal diary author tregaskis, richard formatbinding softcover book condition used very good quantity available 1 binding paperback isbn 10 0394903552 isbn 9780394903552. Richard tregaskis 191673 was a noted correspondent and writer who reported on several wars, including the second world war and the korean and vietnam conflicts. Unlike some of those on guadalcanal in the fall of 1942, richard tregaskis volunteered to be there. Guadalcanal diary by tregaskis, richard and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Richard tregaskis was born in elizabeth, new jersey, on november 28, 1916, and educated at the pingrie day school for boys, elizabeth, new jersey, at peddie school, hightstonsic, new jersey, and at harvard university. Guadalcanal diary by richard tregaskis, paperback barnes. It is in good condition with all pages intact with no tears or markings. Moana tregaskis was a longtime journalist for the new york times.
This book covers just the first two months of the guadalcanal campaign. It was the first major allied offensive against japanese forces. There are a few minor skuff marks and two small stains on the front cover. I knew nothing about richard tregaskis before reading the invasion diary. Very good in very good dust jacket book description. Born in elizabeth, new jersey, tregaskis graduated from harvard university and reported for the boston american before joining the international news service. Guadalcanal diary book by richard tregaskis thriftbooks. Guadalcanal diary by richard tregaskis, first edition abebooks. Browse richard tregaskis s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Guadalcanal diary by richard tregaskis 1943 nice 1st.
Items in the worthopedia are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. Guadalcanal diary by richard tregaskis 1943 hc first printing, marine corps wwii. Check out other translated books in french, spanish lang. Tregaskis has a way of giving depth to men mentioned in the book. Guadalcanal diary by tregaskis, richard seller old saratoga books published 1943 condition very good in good dust jacket. Marine corps invasion of guadalcanal in the solomon islands during world war ii. Guadalcanal diary by richard tregaskis 1943 hc first printing, marine corps. Mar 22, 2020 download guadalcanal diary and read guadalcanal diary online books in format pdf. Up for sale vintage book gaudalcanal diary first edition by richard tregaskis, book is old but in good condition.
Random house, usa, 1943, hardcover, 1st edition, good book with some fading and aging to cover, no jacket, unmarked, not remaindered, bookclub or library. First edition in book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. Tregaskis did a very nice job on thissetting the standard for modern war correspondents. Born in elizabeth, new jersey, tregaskis graduated from harvard university and reported for the boston american before joining the international news. This is a first printing of this book by random house in 1943. Because it was written by a crack newspaperman, who knew how to do his job. War correspondent richard tregaskis describes landing with the marines on august 7, 1942. Wwii u s marines guadalcanal diary 1943 tregaskis illustrated japan 1st edition. Buy guadalcanal diary 263 pages by richard tregaskis isbn. Though there are many and more recent books on this important battle, guadalcanal diary is combat reporting at its best. Guadalcanal diary by richard tregaskis paperback first. Guadalcanal diary by richard tregaskis 1st edition. The book is in good condition with no major damage to binding or pages. Aug 17, 1973 richard tregaskis, author, dead at 56.
At the end of the book tregaskis provides a brief summary of the events which took place on guadalcanal between october 1942 and february 1943. The book recounts the authors time with the united states marine corps on guadalcanal in the early stages of the pivotal monthslong battle there starting in 1942. Though there are many and more recent books on this important battle, guadalcanal diary is. Written by richard tregaskis, audiobook narrated by pete cross.
Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it. Tregaskis most renowned book, guadalcanal diary, recorded his experiences with the marines on guadalcanal. The story of the battle for guadalcanal by a newspaper correspondent who landed on guadalcanal with the first detachment of united states marines. It is for that reason that tacticians and military historians study the monthslong battle today, and their primary guide to that conflict is richard tregaskis s extraordinary guadalcanal diary. A new chapter in the history of america by a correspondent who landed on. Guadalcanal diary book 1st edition vintage wwii usmc 1943. This celebrated classic gives a soldierseyeview of the guadalcanal battles. This book gives an incredible incite to the early years of american involvement in the vietnam war. Guadalcanal diary modern library war modern library pbk. Guadalcanal diary landmark books by richard tregaskis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Unlike some of those on guadalcanal in the fall of 1942, richard tregaskis volunteered. Guardalcanal diary by richard tregaskis blue ribbon books 1943 1st edition. Marines, guadalcanal, military battles, military history, second world war. Richard tregaskis, author, dead at 56 the new york times.
The collection of richard tregaskis consists of manuscripts, correspondence, personal. A volunteer combat correspondent, tregaskis braved much danger to bring the story of the fighting to american readers. The book recounts the authors time with the united states marine corps on guadalcanal in the early stages of the. With a new introduction by mark bowdenrenowned journalist and author of black hawk downthis edition of guadalcanal diary makes available once more one of the most important american works of the war. Guadalcanal diary, was one of the literary events of its time.
Guadalcanal diary landmark books 0394862686 by tregaskis. A dramatic firsthand account of the allied invasion of italy. Guadalcanal diary modern library war richard tregaskis, mark bowden isbn. In the first american offensive of world war ii, tregaskis went ashore with the marines at guadalcanal on august 7, 1942 and stayed with them for the next six weeks while they fought for survival against the japanese.
This celebrated classic gives a soldierseyeview of the guadalcanal battlescrucial to world war ii, the war that continues to fascinate us all, and to military history in general. His books include guadalcanal diary and invasion diary which is available in a bison books edition. Find guadalcanal diary landmark books 0394862686 by tregaskis, richard. Guadalcanal diary was originally published in 1943 while the battle for the solomon island group was fresh in the minds of americans. Richard william tregaskis november 28, 1916 august 15, 1973 was an american journalist and author whose bestknown work is guadalcanal diary 1943, an account of just the first several weeks in august september 1942 of the u. I recalled hearing good things about his book guadalcanal diary. Landing with the first boatload of marines on the guadalcanal. This second edition features a new introduction by mark bowden. Richard tregaskis was a journalist and author, best known for this book about guadalcanal.
The story of the battle for guadalcanal by a newspaper correspondent who landed on guadalcanal with the first. Richard tregaskis guadalcanal diary 1943 book signed. What other book might you compare guadalcanal diary to and why. Guadalcanal diary by richard tregaskis, 9780679640233, available at book. Richard tregaskis audio books, best sellers, author bio. The book was written as a memoir richard tregaskis, a war correspondent for international news service, in the form of a daily journal. While the book is 1st printing written on first inside page, the dust jacket may not be 1st printing no price.
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Richard tregaskis 19161973 was a journalist and awardwinning author best known for guadalcanal diary 1943, his bestselling chronicle of the us marine corps invasion of the solomon islands during world war ii. I grew up in a military family and served in the usaf. Tregaskis details the first two months of the campaign and describes the courage and camaraderie of young marines who prepared for battle knowing that one in four of them wouldnt make it home. I found this book in my late grandfather inlaws library a first edition. Find guadalcanal diary by tregaskis, richard at biblio. Download audiobooks by richard tregaskis to your device. Unlike some of those on guadalcanal in the fall of 1942, richard tregaskis. Scott crossfield is a legendary test pilot who flew the first x15 flights and. An instant bestseller when it was first published in 1943 and the basis for a popular film of the same.
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