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Desperate Hours: The Epic Story of the Rescue of the Andrea Doria
by Richard Goldstein

Desperate Hours: The Epic Story of the Rescue of the Andrea Doria
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Author: Richard Goldstein
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2003-01-17
ISBN: 0471423521
Number of pages: 304
Publisher: Wiley

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Book Review: It's like actually being there, Fantastic!
Summary: 5 Stars

What a fantastic book, the authur actually puts you inside the Doria and sends you on this nightmare journey, the detail is so graphical, and the explainations so detailed, you can almost smell the panic and feel the cold, an absolute must for anyone who is interested in this which was a truly magnificent ship and amazing rescue story!

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