American Gun: A History of the U.S. in Ten Firearms (P.S.)

William Morrow & Company

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UPC:
9780062242723
Maximum Purchase:
2 units
Binding:
Paperback
Publication Date:
5/27/2014
Release Date:
5/27/2014
Author:
Kyle, Chris
Language:
English: Published; English: Original Language; English
Edition:
Reprint
Pages:
336
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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING FOLLOW-UP TO AMERICAN SNIPER Join Chris Kyle on a fascinating journey to discover how 10 firearms changed United States history (New York Times Book Review) Drawing on his legendary firearms knowledge and combat experience, U.S. Navy SEAL and #1 bestselling author of American Sniper Chris Kyle dramatically chronicles the story of Americafrom the Revolution to the presentthrough the lens of ten iconic guns and the remarkable heroes who used them to shape history: the American long rifle, Spencer repeater, Colt .45 revolver, Winchester 1873 rifle, Springfield M1903 rifle, M1911 pistol, Thompson submachine gun, M1 Garand, .38 Special police revolver, and the M16 rifle platform Kyle himself used. American Gun is a sweeping epic of bravery, adventure, invention, and sacrifice. Featuring a foreword and afterword by Chris's wife, Taya Kyle, and illustrated with more than 100 photographs, this new paperback edition features a bonus chapter, The Eleventh Gun, on shotguns, derringers, and the Browning M2 machine gun.