Picture 1 of 1
Picture 1 of 1
BLACK PRISONER OF WAR: A CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTOR'S VIETNAM/ VERY GOOD TRADE PB
US $10.95
Condition:
“LOOKS UNREAD: CLEAN AND TIGHT, MINIMAL TO NO WEAR TO COVERS. WOULD BE LIKE NEW BUT HAS SPECKLING ”... Read moreabout condition
Shipping:
Located in: Saco, Maine, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Tue, May 28 and Thu, May 30 to 43230
Returns:
Payments:
Special financing available. See terms and apply now- for PayPal Credit, opens in a new window or tab
Earn up to 5x points when you use your eBay Mastercard®. Learn moreabout earning points with eBay Mastercard
Shop with confidence
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:375412594558
Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- Personalize
- No
- Type
- Paperback
- Publication Name
- University Press of Kansas
- Ex Libris
- No
- ISBN-10
- 070061060X
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Personalized
- No
- Inscribed
- No
- Vintage
- No
- ISBN
- 9780700610600
- Book Title
- Black Prisoner of War : a Conscientious Objector's Vietnam Memoir
- Item Length
- 9in
- Publisher
- University Press of Kansas
- Publication Year
- 2000
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.9in
- Features
- Reprint
- Genre
- History, Political Science
- Topic
- Military / Vietnam War, Peace
- Item Width
- 6in
- Item Weight
- 12.3 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 298 Pages
About this product
Product Information
Black Prisoner of War chronicles the story of James Daly, a young black soldier held captive for more than five years by the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese and subsequently accused (and acquitted) of collaboration with the enemy. One of the very few books about the Vietnam War by an African American, Daly's memoir is both a testament to survival and a provocative meditation on the struggle between patriotism and religious conviction. First published in 1975 as A Hero's Welcome , Daly's memoir had only a brief exposure before it sank from sight. At the time, most Americans simply wanted to forget about the war. But, as Jeff Loeb argues, Daly's story is a compelling one that merits a much wider readership. Raised in Brooklyn's Bedford-Stuyvesant area, Daly fought to overcome difficult circumstances through hard work and religion. When the Vietnam War intervened, he was denied conscientious objector status, despite his strong pacifist beliefs. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army, but only after a black recruiter assured him he would receive a non-combat assignment. Instead, he was sent to fight in Vietnam, where he was denied repeated requests for reassignment. In protest, he refused to load or fire his weapon, even when sent out on patrol. When his unit was ambushed by the Viet Cong, he began his long ordeal in captivity, first in the jungles of South Vietnam and then in the infamous "Hanoi Hilton." As a POW, he was still an outcast: a black "grunt" and pacifist among mostly white air force officers who considered any sort of accommodation treasonable. Such charges were eventually leveled at Daly for joining the so-called Peace Committee and signing a letter condemning American actions in the war. Although Daly's decisions were in keeping with his pacifism and he was later cleared of the charges, he remains a controversial figure for many Vietnam veterans. Exploring the limits of both accommodation and resistance, Daly's memoir forces us to reassess the POW experience and race relations in Vietnam, as well as the complex relationship between personal belief and public duty.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
University Press of Kansas
ISBN-10
070061060x
ISBN-13
9780700610600
eBay Product ID (ePID)
5038810550
Product Key Features
Book Title
Black Prisoner of War : a Conscientious Objector's Vietnam Memoir
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Features
Reprint
Topic
Military / Vietnam War, Peace
Publication Year
2000
Genre
History, Political Science
Number of Pages
298 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9in
Item Height
0.9in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
12.3 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Ds559.8.C63d34 2000
Edition Description
Reprint
Reviews
"A fascinating memoir that offers a unique perspective on events that have been contested in American culture for decades. . . . An astonishing treasure chest filled with priceless gems of insight."- H. Bruce Franklin , author of M.I.A.: Mythmaking in America "An important account that illustrates the profound moral, ethical, and intellectual dilemmas faced by many of the young men of Daly's generation."- James E. Westheider , author of Fighting on Two Fronts: African Americans and the Vietnam War, "A fascinating memoir that offers a unique perspective on events that have been contested in American culture for decades. . . . An astonishing treasure chest filled with priceless gems of insight."-- H. Bruce Franklin , author of M.I.A.: Mythmaking in America "An important account that illustrates the profound moral, ethical, and intellectual dilemmas faced by many of the young men of Daly's generation."-- James E. Westheider , author of Fighting on Two Fronts: African Americans and the Vietnam War, "A fascinating memoir that offers a unique perspective on events that have been contested in American culture for decades. . . . An astonishing treasure chest filled with priceless gems of insight."H. Bruce Franklin , author of M.I.A.: Mythmaking in America "An important account that illustrates the profound moral, ethical, and intellectual dilemmas faced by many of the young men of Dalys generation."James E. Westheider , author of Fighting on Two Fronts: African Americans and the Vietnam War
Table of Content
Introduction, Jeff Loeb 1. Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, 1966 2. Basic Training 3. Fort Polk, Louisiana, Spring 1967 4. Fort Polk, Louisiana, Spring 1967 5. Exploring Options 6. In Country 7. Chou Lai, November 1967 8. Que Son Valley, Christmas 1967 9. Captured! 10. South Vietnam, Tet, January 1968 11. On the Move 12. POW Camp, South Vietnam, March 1968 13. The Escape Attempt, April Fool's Day, 1968 14. The Letter, South Vietnam 15. Rat Face and Mr. Thieu 16. 1970: Camp to Camp 17. Ho Chi Minh Trail, March 1971 18. Plantation Gardens, Hanoi, Spring 1971 19. The Peace Committee 20. Plantation Gardens, Hanoi, Christmas 1971 21. The Letter, North Vietnam 22. Studying the War 23. Plantation Gardens, Hanoi, Christmas 1972 24. Free at Last 25. Back in the U.S.A. 26. The Real Enemy 27. The End of the Ordeal An Afterword, Lee Bergman
Copyright Date
2000
Lccn
00-040414
Dewey Decimal
959.704/31
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes
Item description from the seller
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:375412594558
Shipping and handling
Item location:
Saco, Maine, United States
Ships to:
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan Republic, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde Islands, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon Republic, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Croatia, Republic of the Congo, Romania, Rwanda, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City State, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, Western Samoa, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Excludes:
Barbados, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Guadeloupe, Libya, Martinique, New Caledonia, Reunion, Russian Federation, Ukraine, Venezuela
| Shipping and handling | To | Service | Delivery*See Delivery notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| US $5.00 | United States | Economy Shipping (USPS Media MailTM) | Estimated between Tue, May 28 and Thu, May 30 to 43230 |
| Handling time |
|---|
| Will usually ship within 1 business day of receiving cleared payment. |
| Taxes |
|---|
| Taxes may be applicable at checkout. Learn moreLearn more about paying tax on eBay purchases. |
Return policy
| After receiving the item, contact seller within | Refund will be given as | Return shipping |
|---|---|---|
| 30 days | Money Back | Buyer pays for return shipping |
Refer to eBay Return policyopens in a new tab or window for more details. You are covered by the eBay Money Back Guaranteeopens in a new tab or window if you receive an item that is not as described in the listing.
Payment details
Payment methods
Popular categories from this store
Seller feedback (13,418)
o***o (3529)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past 6 months
Verified purchase
Great Service, Communication and Packaging! Fast Shipping! Item as described. Highly Recommended! Thank you! A+
0***e (79)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past year
Verified purchase
I am very pleased with my purchase from this Seller. The communication response is excellent; the descriptions of the products are exact and in fabulous condition, and the packaging for shipping and handling is outstanding for arrival and safety. I highly recommend this A+ Seller to an Ebay Buyer!
v***7 (174)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past year
Verified purchase
Thoroughly pleasant experience! Quite impressed with this eBay seller, who is new to me. Item courteously priced, shipped at once and received quickly, well-packaged, as described. Recommended. Look forward to dealing with this seller again.
Product ratings and reviews
This is a private listing and your identity will not be disclosed to anyone except the seller.
More to explore :
- Nonfiction Vietnam War Fiction & Nonfiction Books,
- Vietnam War Nonfiction Paperbacks Books,
- Vietnam War Fiction & History Nonfiction Books,
- Vietnam War Nonfiction Illustrated Paperbacks Books,
- Vietnam War Nonfiction Books & Signed Fiction,
- History Nonfiction Vietnam War Hardcover Books,
- Vietnam War Nonfiction Books & Fiction Inscribed,
- Vietnam War Nonfiction Paperbacks Books with Dust Jacket,
- History Nonfiction Vietnam War Signed Fiction & Books,
- Vietnam War (1961-75) Topic Antiquarian & Collectible Books