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Once Upon a Distant War - by William Prochnau (Paperback)

Name: Once Upon a Distant War - by William Prochnau (Paperback)
Brand: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
SKU: 1004681916
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Once Upon a Distance War tells the stories of such young Vietnam war correspondents as Neil Sheehan, Peter Arnett, and David Halberstam, providing a riveting chronicle of high adventure and brutal slapstick, gallantry and cynicism, as well as a vital addition to the history they shaped.
About the Author: William Prochnau and Laura Parker wrote collaborative articles for Vanity Fair, where Prochnau was a contributing editor.
576 Pages
History, Military

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About the Book

Once Upon a Distance War tells the stories of such young Vietnam war correspondents as Neil Sheehan, Peter Arnett, and David Halberstam, providing a riveting chronicle of high adventure and brutal slapstick, gallantry and cynicism, as well as a vital addition to the history they shaped. "Prochnau . . . tells a Vietnam story we haven't heard before. . . . Complex, witty, and humane".--Tobias Wolff. of photos.

Book Synopsis

Once Upon a Distance War tells the stories of such young Vietnam war correspondents as Neil Sheehan, Peter Arnett, and David Halberstam, providing a riveting chronicle of high adventure and brutal slapstick, gallantry and cynicism, as well as a vital addition to the history they shaped. -Prochnau . . . tells a Vietnam story we haven't heard before. . . . Complex, witty, and humane.---Tobias Wolff. of photos.

About the Author

William Prochnau and Laura Parker wrote collaborative articles for Vanity Fair, where Prochnau was a contributing editor. Prochnau, a former national correspondent for The Washington Post, was the author of three acclaimed books. He died in 2018.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 5.54 Inches (W) x 1.52 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.56 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 576

Genre: History

Sub-Genre: Military

Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group

Theme: Vietnam War

Format: Paperback

Author: William Prochnau

Language: English

Street Date: August 27, 1996

TCIN: 1004681916

UPC: 9780679772651

Item Number (DPCI): 247-09-8470

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship weight: 1.56 pounds

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