William averitt (23 resultados)

Paperback or Softback. Condición: New. Stories and Poems of western Texas. Book.

Condición: New.

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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Pages clean & bright; binding tight; very minor wear to covers. 85 pages. Piano/vocal score by William Averitt, based upon seven poems by Langston Hughes. Schirmer 8828. Size: 8.5'' x 11".

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Condición: New. In English.

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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This captivating volume delves into the extraordinary stories and poems penned by William Averitt, a pioneer of Western Texas literature. Averitt's vivid prose and lyrical verse capture the untamed spirit of the region, painting a compelling portrait of life on the frontier. Through a diverse collection of narratives, the book explores the challenges and triumphs faced by the inhabitants of this rugged land. It delves into themes of resilience, love, and the search for meaning amidst the harsh realities of the Texas wilderness. Averitt's keen eye for detail and his ability to weave evocative imagery bring to life the struggles and joys of a bygone era. This collection stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the American West and offers a unique glimpse into the lives of those who shaped its destiny. Averitt's writings resonate with authenticity and a deep understanding of the human experience, making this book an enduring tribute to the spirit of adventure and the enduring power of the written word. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Stories and Poems of western Texas | William Averitt | Taschenbuch | 128 S. | Englisch | 2017 | hansebooks | EAN 9783337407193 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Hansebooks GmbH, Trakehner Weg 52, 22844 Norderstedt, gb[at]hansebooks[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu.

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Condición: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

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Condición: New. Print on Demand pp. 128.

Condición: New. Print on Demand pp. 128.

Condición: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 128.

Softcover. Condición: Good. No Dust Jacket. On offer is a remarkable collection which includes the handwritten diary, printed diary transcript, and associated naval memorabilia from a U. S. Navy officer who served aboard the USS Lewis Hancock, a much-decorated U. S. Navy destroyer throughout World War Two (WWII) and the Korean War. This collection belonged to U. S. Navy officer William L. Averitt (see BIO NOTES). Averitt's handwritten diary begins in January 1st, 1944 and continues until June 30th, 1945. There are entries for most days. Averitt begins his diary by indicating that he will list "Items of interest aboard the USS Hancock in Pacific Theater of war". In his diary, Averitt gives an incredible picture of the life of a US Navy Officer deployed during the war. Excerpts from this remarkable diary follow: "Crossed equator five times today. Also crossed 180 meridian. Got initiated, hair all cut off in spots. Head and face painted with green and red paint. Got graphite grease put in my pants. Got thunder beat out of me. They liked to have drowned me with salt water. Had to take some kind of bitter medicine. Had to kiss the royal baby which was the belly of a shellback. Went through the paddling machine. Got a shot of electricity and outside of that I am in pretty good shape. " [Jan 23, 1944]. "After our visit with King Neptune and the Golden Dragon, Captain Lyman told us our planes are attacking the Marshall Islands. A can picks up a contact on sub. Drop charges" [Jan 24, 1944]. "Rescued pilot from a plane crash. Plane was shot up on a raid over Truk. Pilot ok. Dropped charges on a jap sub. Believed to have sunk it. Oil slick on water. Called GQ at 1800. Being attacked by torpedo planes. Shot down six. Not much sleep tonight" [Feb 16, 1944]. "Executive Officer gives us the dope today. On our way to raid Markus and Wake. We have Wasp, Essex and Sanasinto [ie San Jacinto]. Heavy cruisers also We are to leave our Task Group with Sanasinto [sic] and San Diego and Division 104 (cans). We are to intercept anything on its way to Japan or any other island. We are operationg about 650 miles from Tokyo. Easy bombing range. We meet the Task Group at dawn. We are to raid Wake on the way back" [May 17, 1944]. "Transferred men to Bunker Hill. Picked up a dead Jap pilot and parachute. His head, legs and one arm was missing. Outside of that he was in pretty good shape" [June 23, 1944]. ".about 15 planes came in on us but only 8 got by the fighters. Sigsbee got her fantail blown completely off killing 20 men. She was about 100 yards off our port quarter. We put up such a good secondary defense that we warded off three planes. They were making runs on us but pulled out and missed by feet. One plane that we warded off hit the hunt tearing off her whale boatone plane crashed off our starboard quarter missing us by a few yards" [April 14, 1945]. This collection also includes a typed transcript of Averitt's diary. The transcript was typed on a computer and printed out on continuous printer paper. The pages have not been separated. The transcriptionist is unknown. Following the war, the U. S. S. Lewis Hancock Association was created. Part of this collection is an undated, glossy Reunion 'yearbook. Context suggests that this reunion took place in Falls River MA as there is a picture of the USS Massachusetts included. No date is given, but again contect would suggest that it occurred in the 1980s or 90s. Of significance is a listing of attendees along with their addresses. Included is a copy of James C Fahey's 1941 edition of the excellent reference work The Ships and Aircraft of the United States Fleet. - Two Ocean Fleet Edition. This was a detailed listing of all ships in the United States Navy along with extensive information about each ship and class. In addition to the print materials, there is a black and white photograph of 2 young men circa 1940. It can be presumed that one of the young men pictured is William L. Averitt. There are also five rank patches. It is reasonable to assume that these belonged to Averitt. They are as follows: Carpenter's Mate, Aviation Electrician's Mate and a shoulder rank insignia of a Petty Office First Class. They are in good condition. Rounding out the collection is a white canvas sailor's belt. It is still wrapped in its original thread binding and does not appear to have ever been used. WILLIAM L. AVERITT BIO NOTES: Averitt was born in 1920 to Helen L. Averitt and Will F. Averitt. He was born in Pleasant Township, Greenwood, Indiana. He was the second of four children. He had an elder sister named Virginia, a younger sister named Mary and a younger brother, John. His father, Will F. Averitt, was a well-known local historian who published books on the history of the Averitt family and the history of Greenwood, Indiana. Averitt attended Whiteland High School, south of Greenland. He graduated in 1937 and went on to work for the Industrial Harvester at its Indianapolis plant. He enlisted in the US Navy on December 8, 1941, the very day that the US declared war on Japan. He trained at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station in Chicago, and was then sent to New York. He lived on the German steamship the Cambden, which was docked near the SS Normandie. Averitt was on the SS Normandie when it caught fire in the New York harbour on February 9, 1942. He had minor injuries. He went on to serve in the Pacific Theatre on the USS Lewis Hancock, a Fletcher class destroyer (DD 675) , which is where he kept this diary. Following the war, Averitt lived in Indianapolis IN where he passed away at the age of 78 in 1998. HISTORICAL NOTES ON THE USS LEWIS HANCOCK (ship on which our diarist served) : Hancock was laid down in March 1943 and served with distinction in the Pacific Theatre from 1943 through 1945. Attached to the Fast Carrier Task Force (Task Force 58, later renumbered Task Force 38) , she participated in a number of the major battles of the Pacific Theatre including the Battle of the Philippine Sea and the Battle of Leyt.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Stories and Poems of western Texas is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1890.Hans Elektronisches Buch is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hans Elektronisches Buch newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future. 128 pp. Englisch.…

LeatherBound. Condición: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1890 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 138 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 138 Language: English.…

Leather Bound. Condición: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1890. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 138, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 138 138.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -Stories and Poems of western Texas is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1890.Hans Elektronisches Buch is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hans Elektronisches Buch newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 128 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Stories and Poems of western Texas is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1890.Hans Elektronisches Buch is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hans Elektronisches Buch newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.…