{"product_id":"in-peace-and-war-a-history-of-the-u-s-merchant-marine-academy-at-kings-point-paperback","title":"In Peace and War: A History of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJeffrey L. Cruikshank\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eIn Peace and War\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\"A comprehensive, balanced, and compelling history of a first-class educational institution, and of the complex history it services.\"\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eSean T. Connaughton\u003c\/b\u003e, Esq., Kings Point '83, Maritime Administrator\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\"A great read . . . an accurate and absorbing depiction of an institution I was proud to lead for seven years. The authors truly grasped the unique character of the Academy.\"\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eRear Admiral Thomas A. King\u003c\/b\u003e, Kings Point '42, sixth Superintendent of Kings Point\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\"Evokes memories of the earliest challenges in establishing a maritime institution where future success embodies the Academy's motto acta non verba.\"\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eRear Admiral Lauren S. McCready\u003c\/b\u003e, Kings Point Professor and Head of Engineering, 1942-1975\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\"Much more than an institutional history . . . a fascinating and informed portrait of the individuals and philosophies behind Kings Point.\"\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eCaptain Warren G. Leback\u003c\/b\u003e, Kings Point '44, past Maritime Administrator and industry leader\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\"Well-written and meticulously researched . . . . A must-read for any maritime history buff.\"\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eCaptain Arthur R. Moore\u003c\/b\u003e, Kings Point '44, author of A Careless Word . . . A Needless Sinking\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\"The best description of the merchant marine in the last seventy-five years, and the best account of why Kings Point became so important to our national security and economy.\"\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eGeorge R. Searle\u003c\/b\u003e, past president, American Merchant Marine Veterans of World War II\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 550\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.23 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 01, 2007\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45685500641382,"sku":"9781684422074","price":37.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/ak9ITHJtMmVZcmIyNGFBMHdSelhFdz09.webp?v=1780415424","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/in-peace-and-war-a-history-of-the-u-s-merchant-marine-academy-at-kings-point-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}