Editorial ReviewsThis text documents the chivalry and valour of the combat aviator; Saburo Sakai; who fought American fighter pilots and; with 64 kills; would survive World War II as Japan's greatest living ace. This book traces his experiences from fighter-pilot school to the early Japanese victories; from his 600 mile fight for life from Guadalcanal to his base in Rabaul; to the story of the now handicapped veteran's return to the air during the final months of World War II. This book has been written by Martin Caidin from Saburo Sakai's own memoirs and journalist Fred Saito's interviews with the fighter pilot. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
#35130 in Books 2007-03-27 2007-03-27Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.44 x 1.20 x 5.50l; .99 #File Name: 0743251075480 pagespaperback
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. OverwhelmingBy Richard NewtonI'm really not sure how to rate this book. If your goal is to learn about the Everglades I would give this book a 4-star rating. Maybe even a 5-star rating. If your goal is to read a good book then this is at best a 3-star book.The information is simply overwhelming. Grunwald tells us everything. Unfortunately he does is without separating the important from the interesting.This book would have benefited from more maps and images. I live in the Everglades but even I had trouble at times.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Very well researched and well writtenBy Roger A. GrimesHard to believe that a history of the Everglades and it's manmade canals could keep your attention; but this book does. I learned so much about the Everglades and how man has completely messed it up and how politics are continuing to kill it. I live in south Florida and I look at every canal in a different light now. Very well researched and well written.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Mucky-muck never appeared this fascinating before!By S. WoodallHard to believe a book; with the title "The Swamp" could be so exciting and chock full of history; politics; scandal; you name it; it's all in here. In describing with great accuracy and detail the history of the Everglades in central Florida; Grunwald weaves a complex story about its significance to not only the State of Florida; but about the US as well.Grunwald obviously did a prodigious amount of research for this book. His writing style is totally compelling. An excellent read.
