{"product_id":"in-peace-and-war-a-history-of-the-us-merchant-marine-academy-at-kings-point-1684422078","title":"In Peace and War: A History of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1684422078\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cruikshank, Jeffrey L.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for In Peace and War\"\"A comprehensive, balanced, and compelling history of a first-class educational institution, and of the complex history it services.\"\"--Sean T. Connaughton, Esq., Kings Point '83, Maritime Administrator\"\"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.\"\"--Rear Admiral Thomas A. King, Kings Point '42, sixth Superintendent of Kings Point\"\"Evokes memories of the earliest challenges in establishing a maritime institution where future success embodies the Academy's motto acta non verba.\"\"--Rear Admiral Lauren S. McCready, Kings Point Professor and Head of Engineering, 1942-1975\"\"Much more than an institutional history . . . a fascinating and informed portrait of the individuals and philosophies behind Kings Point.\"\"--Captain Warren G. Leback, Kings Point '44, past Maritime Administrator and industry leader\"\"Well-written and meticulously researched . . . . A must-read for any maritime history buff.\"\"--Captain Arthur R. Moore, Kings Point '44, author of A Careless Word . . . A Needless Sinking\"\"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.\"\"--George R. Searle, past president, American Merchant Marine Veterans of World War II\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mia Karts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51971875340576,"sku":"NEW1684422078","price":31.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/7426\/3840\/files\/91MW2u9xf6L.jpg?v=1783784095","url":"https:\/\/miakarts.com\/products\/in-peace-and-war-a-history-of-the-us-merchant-marine-academy-at-kings-point-1684422078","provider":"Miakarts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}