The perfect storm: a true story of men against the sea
(Book)
Author:
Published:
New York : W.W. Norton & Company, [2009].
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
xiv, 233 pages : illustrations, map ; 21 cm
Rating:
1140L
Status:
Description
The incredible true account of the most extraordinary storm of the 20th century, this is the story of a tempest born from so rare a combination of factors it was deemed "perfect" and of the doomed fishing boat with her crew of six that was helpless in the midst of a force beyond comprehension.
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Location
Call Number
Status
Durham Adult Non-Fiction
974.4 JUNGER
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West Haven Ora Mason Adult Non-fiction
974.45 JUNGER
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780393337013, 0393337014
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 7.4, 13 Points
Level 7.4, 13 Points
Lexile measure:
1140
Notes
Description
The incredible true account of the most extraordinary storm of the 20th century, this is the story of a tempest born from so rare a combination of factors it was deemed "perfect" and of the doomed fishing boat with her crew of six that was helpless in the midst of a force beyond comprehension.
Target Audience
1140L,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,UG,7.4,13,18445.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Junger, S. (2009). The perfect storm: a true story of men against the sea. W.W. Norton & Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Junger, Sebastian. 2009. The Perfect Storm: A True Story of Men against the Sea. W.W. Norton & Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Junger, Sebastian, The Perfect Storm: A True Story of Men against the Sea. W.W. Norton & Company, 2009.
MLA Citation (style guide)Junger, Sebastian. The Perfect Storm: A True Story of Men against the Sea. W.W. Norton & Company, 2009.
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