Boyd arthur (452 resultados)

Hardback. Condición: Good. At the height of the Korean War, President Truman launched one of the most important intelligence - gathering operations in history. So valuable were the mission's findings about the North Korean-Soviet-Chinese alliance that it is no stretch to say they prevented World War III. Only one man sworn to secrecy for a half-centurysurvived Operation Broken Reed. Arthur Boyd recalls his role as cryptographer on a team of Army Rangers, Navy Frogmen, Air Force officers, and CIA operatives that posed as the captured crew of a B-29 bomber in January 1952. Given cover names and cyanide capsules in case of discovery, the men were transported by Chinese Nationalists wearing Communist uniforms across North Korea, where undercover allies delivered information about troop strengths, weaponry, and intention. Fraught with danger, the mission came apart on its last day when the Americans came under fire from Chinese forces wise to the operation. The members of Broken Reed supplied Truman with proof of massive Chinese and Soviet buildups and a heavy Soviet bomber group in Manchuria, fully loaded with atomic weapons. With the potential destruction of the world outlined in front of him, Truman chose not to escalate the Korean War, saving millions of lives.…

Condición: good. Fast & Free Shipping â" Good condition. It may show normal signs of use, such as light writing, highlighting, or library markings, but all pages are intact and the book is fully readable. A solid, complete copy that's ready to enjoy.

Condición: very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.

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Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardback. Condición: Good. At the height of the Korean War, President Truman launched one of the most important intelligence - gathering operations in history. So valuable were the mission's findings about the North Korean-Soviet-Chinese alliance that it is no stretch to say they prevented World War III. Only one man sworn to secrecy for a half-centurysurvived Operation Broken Reed. Arthur Boyd recalls his role as cryptographer on a team of Army Rangers, Navy Frogmen, Air Force officers, and CIA operatives that posed as the captured crew of a B-29 bomber in January 1952. Given cover names and cyanide capsules in case of discovery, the men were transported by Chinese Nationalists wearing Communist uniforms across North Korea, where undercover allies delivered information about troop strengths, weaponry, and intention. Fraught with danger, the mission came apart on its last day when the Americans came under fire from Chinese forces wise to the operation. The members of Broken Reed supplied Truman with proof of massive Chinese and Soviet buildups and a heavy Soviet bomber group in Manchuria, fully loaded with atomic weapons. With the potential destruction of the world outlined in front of him, Truman chose not to escalate the Korean War, saving millions of lives.…

hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Condición: Good. First Edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condición: Very Good. First Edition. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condición: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. 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.

Condición: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condición: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. This has the reinforced library binding but is NOT an ex-library book and is a clean book with very light wear. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.

hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

hardcover. Condición: As New. Like New. First Edition. Like New Hardcover in Jacket.

Hardcover with dustjacket in protective plastic overwrap, 144 pages; very good condition; except 1-inch crease to upper right corner of most pages; no internal marks. Foreign shipping may be extra.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: no dust jacket present. Volume Three. The book is in good condition with no dust jacket. The hardcover shows minor wear typical of its age, but the binding remains strong and intact. The pages are clean and free from inscriptions, providing a well-preserved reading experience. The illustrations are vivid and contribute significantly to the book's appeal. Fred Collins, Kuegh Collins, Corinne Boyd Dillon, Frank Ford, Russell Harlan, William Hutchinson, Vernon Nye (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condición: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good.

Hardcover. Condición: Good +. Moderately worn covers, spine ends fraying a bit and spine lettering rubbed, owner inscription, pages tanning, else near very good.

Hardcover. Condición: VG-. Estado de la sobrecubierta: VG-. DJ: some rubbing & edgewear; chips/creases/closed tears at edges & corners; yellowing; light scratches. Book: some rubbing & edgewear; small corner bumps; yellowing; otherwise overall clean & tight. 280 pages.

Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. First Edition. ISBN:0894790587, Hardback, 1st edition, Fine Minus in a Very Good Plus, price clipped DJ; small, (1/4 inch) light circular stain to dedication page near bottom edge, slight wear to DJ with some minor soiling to back DJ panel, slight fading to DJ spine, the story of a mother and her three children who are beginning a new life on an English farm, illustrated with Houghton's charming woodcut illustrations from 1865, 8vo., unpaginated., 0.0 0.0 0.0. …

Soft cover. Condición: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, first printing of this collection of 9 short stories. Featured are The Quiktrip Church and Grill by Rick Hills, Mercy Killing by Ray Davidson, The Rust on the Moon by JP Boyd, Hunter and the Ice Man by DL Richardson, Death of an Otter by Joseph Hansen, Packer's Fortune by Thomasina Weber, She Looked Like a Million by Karen L Todd, Moral Dilemma by Elana Lore and The Missing Passenger's Trunk. In Near Fine Condition.…

Cloth Hardback. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. First Edition. 143pp including bibliography and index Lots of illustrations Previous owner's name on front facing page near upper outside corner and tiny spot on same page, otherwise book is AS NEW Dust jacket has very light scuffing on edges of cover.…

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: no dust jacket present. The hardcover book is in good condition, with minimal wear on the edges and corners. The cover art remains vibrant and clear, depicting a biblical scene. The pages are clean and free from inscriptions or library markings. There is no dust jacket present. Not explicitly credited; illustrations by Orville Boyd Dillon, Russell Harlan, William Heslip, William Hutchinson, Manning de V. Lee, Lester Quade, Paul Remney, and Herbert Rudeen (ilustrador).…