{"product_id":"on-a-pedestal-0595366651-used","title":"ON A PEDESTAL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0595366651\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smedley, R\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeaving the shipyard where he learnt his trade, a young marine engineer joins his first merchant ship at the outset of the Second World War. No sooner has David Watson adjusted to the difficulties of life at sea than fate intervenes. He eventually finds himself embroiled in the famous and bloody Pedestal convoy to re-supply the strategically important island of Malta.A strong narrative pays homage to the fortitude and heroism of those men of the sea who risked so much to provide the wherewithal for survival of the beleaguered islanders and servicemen. It is based on actual incidents, particularly in the career of the author's father, although the main characters are fictitious.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mia Karts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68058266599712,"sku":"USED0595366651","price":19.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/7426\/3840\/files\/61_hMW7VkhL.jpg?v=1793325760","url":"https:\/\/miakarts.com\/products\/on-a-pedestal-0595366651-used","provider":"Miakarts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}