American gun : a history of the U.S. in ten firearms
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Published
New York : William Morrow, c2013.
Format
Book
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
xv, 302 pages : ill. ; 24 cm.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 12
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King City Branch - Adult Non-Fiction
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Published
New York : William Morrow, c2013.
Edition
1st ed.
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
UG
Level 8.1, 12 Points
Level 8.1, 12 Points
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 281-288) and index.
Description
In this book, the author, deadliest sniper in U.S. history tracks down and shoots the ten most important American firearms, from a flintlock rifle to a Colt revolver to the latest high-tech weapon he used as a Navy SEAL. He uses these guns as a window on United States history, making the sweeping argument that the American story has been tied to and shaped by the gun. He revisits turning points in American history, including the single sniper shot that turned the tide of the Revolutionary War, the firearms that proved decisive in the Civil War's Batlte of Gettysburg, the "gun that won the West," and the weapon that gave U.S. soldiers an edge in World War I and World War II, and beyond. This is also the story of how firearms innovation, creativity, and industrial genius has constantly pushed American history, and power forward.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Kyle, C., Doyle, W., & DeFelice, J. (2013). American gun: a history of the U.S. in ten firearms . William Morrow.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Kyle, Chris, 1974-2013, William. Doyle and Jim DeFelice. 2013. American Gun: A History of the U.S. in Ten Firearms. William Morrow.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Kyle, Chris, 1974-2013, William. Doyle and Jim DeFelice. American Gun: A History of the U.S. in Ten Firearms William Morrow, 2013.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Kyle, Chris, William Doyle, and Jim DeFelice. American Gun: A History of the U.S. in Ten Firearms William Morrow, 2013.
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