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American Gun : A History of the U. S. in Ten Firearms by William Doyle and Chris Kyle (2013, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100062242717
ISBN-139780062242716
eBay Product ID (ePID)143655770
Product Key Features
Book TitleAmerican Gun : a History of the U. S. in Ten Firearms
Number of Pages320 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2013
TopicEngineering (General), Military / Weapons, Military / United States
IllustratorYes
GenreTechnology & Engineering, History
AuthorWilliam Doyle, Chris Kyle
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight18.1 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2013-409095
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsA man who embodied what it meant to have a heart both strong and soft, and a commitment to country, family and God. ... Chris Kyle will continue to inspire anyone paying attention to his example., 'A book that every American should read, and it will stand as part of the legacy of one of our nation's greatest heros.' (American Rifleman), Kyle's enthusiasm for his subject is infectious, and his gift for narrative lends the stories the tension and drama they deserve. ... Regardless of one's views on guns, readers will gain a deeper respect for weaponry and the people tasked with using them., "Chris Kyle embodied what it meant to have a heart both strong and soft, and a commitment to country, family, and God. ... Kyle will continue to inspire anyone paying attention to his example." -- Dallas Morning News "Chris Kyle was incredible, the most celebrated war hero of our time, a true American hero in every sense of the word." -- D Magazine "A true hero." -- New York Times "Chris Kyle has done and seen things that will be talked about for generations to come." -- MARCUS LUTTRELL, recipient of the Navy Cross and author of Lone Survivor "A celebration of Kyle's voice and life: It's like sitting down with him in some funky Texas roadhouse just off the interstate after a hot but fulfilling day at the range, ordering up a tableful of Lone Stars and just talking guns for a few hours." -- USA Today "Tells how 10 firearms changed United States history." -- New York Times Book Review "Kyle's enthusiasm for his subject is infectious, and his gift for narrative lends the stories the tension and drama they deserve. ... Regardless of one's views on guns, readers will gain a deeper respect for weaponry and the people tasked with using them." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Kyle's firm grasp of the ten guns selected is combined with a narrative of American soldiers, lawmen, and citizens who used them. ... When you read American Gun you hear the voice, heart, wit, and passion of this self-effacing American hero--one taken from us too soon." -- Mark Keefe, American Rifleman "Chris Kyle knew guns in a way no modern American ever has. ... His book new book details the rifles and pistols wielded by soldiers, police officers, hunters, mobsters and outlaws that most influenced the culture of this nation." -- Daily Mail (London) "A book that every American should read, and it will stand as part of the legacy of one of our nation's greatest heroes." -- American Rifleman A fitting legacy for Chris Kyle. ... American Gun is written with the authority of a subject matter expert and the straight-talking voice of a warrior." -- SOFREP.com "An entertaining gallop through history." -- London Times, A fitting legacy for Chris Kyle. … American Gun is written with the authority of a subject matter expert and the straight-talking voice of a warrior.", He knew that sacrifice could mean the end. Chris Kyle was incredible, the most celebrated war hero of our time, a true American hero in every sense of the word., A book that every American should read, and it will stand as part of the legacy of one of our nation's greatest heros., Kyle's firm grasp of the ten guns selected is combined with a narrative of American soldiers, lawmen, and citizens who used them. ... When you read American Gun you hear the voice, heart, wit, and passion of this self-effacing American hero--one taken from us too soon., A celebration of Kyle's voice and life : It's like sitting down with him in some funky Texas roadhouse just off the interstate after a hot but fulfilling day at the range, ordering up a tableful of Lone Stars and just talking guns for a few hours., Chris Kyle knew guns in a way no modern American ever has. ... His book new book details the rifles and pistols wielded by soldiers, police officers, hunters, mobsters and outlaws that most influenced the culture of this nation., A celebration of Kyle's voice and life: It's like sitting down with him in some funky Texas roadhouse just off the interstate after a hot but fulfilling day at the range, ordering up a tableful of Lone Stars and just talking guns for a few hours., Chris Kyle was incredible, the most celebrated war hero of our time, a true American hero in every sense of the word., 'Chris Kyle knew guns in a way no modern American ever has. ... His book new book details the rifles and pistols wielded by soldiers, police officers, hunters, mobsters and outlaws that most influenced the culture of this nation.' (Daily Mail (London)), Chris Kyle embodied what it meant to have a heart both strong and soft, and a commitment to country, family, and God. ... Kyle will continue to inspire anyone paying attention to his example., A book that every American should read, and it will stand as part of the legacy of one of our nation's greatest heroes.
Dewey Decimal683.400973
SynopsisChris Kyle-fallen hero and #1 bestselling author of American Sniper-reveals how ten legendary guns forever changed U.S. history. At the time of his tragic death in February 2013, former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, the top sniper in U.S. military history, was finishing one of the most exciting missions of his life: a remarkable book that retold American history through the lens of a hand-selected list of firearms. Kyle masterfully shows how guns have played a fascinating, indispensable, and often underappreciated role in our national story. "Perhaps more than any other nation in the world," Kyle writes, "the history of the United States has been shaped by the gun. Firearms secured the first Europeans' hold on the continent, opened the frontier, helped win our independence, settled the West, kept law and order, and defeated tyranny across the world." Drawing on his unmatched firearms knowledge and combat experience, Kyle carefully chose ten guns to help tell his story: the American long rifle, Spencer repeater, Colt .45 revolver, Winchester rifle, Springfield 1903 rifle, Thompson sub-machine gun, 1911 pistol, M1 Garand, .38 Special police revolver, and the M-16 rifle platform Kyle himself used as a SEAL. Through them, he revisits thrilling turning points in American history, including the single sniper shot that turned the tide of the Revolutionary War, the firearms designs that proved decisive at Gettysburg, the "gun that won the West," and the weapons that gave U.S. soldiers an edge in the world wars and beyond. This is also the story of how firearms innovation, creativity, and industrial genius has constantly pushed American history-and power-forward. Filled with an unforgettable cast of characters, Chris Kyle's American Gun is a sweeping epic of bravery, adventure, invention, and sacrifice., THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING FOLLOW-UP TO AMERICAN SNIPER Join Chris Kyle on a journedy 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 America--from the Revolution to the present--through 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 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., THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING FOLLOW-UP TO AMERICAN SNIPER Join Chris Kyle on a journedy 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 America--from the Revolution to the present--through 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 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.
LC Classification NumberTS533.2.K95 2013
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- Jul 25, 2021
Best seller Chris Kyle does it again! The guns that formed America!
Chris Kyle chose ten firearms, out of literally thousands of firearms, that helped create the United States, helped shape the United States, and protected the United States, to write about. While there are other guns that could/should arguably be included as well or could replace one or more of the firearms listed here, Chris was the one who did it, and these are his choices, and excellent ones they are. Each firearm is both historically important, and important to the founding and defense of the United States, they also are landmarks in their own right. A fascinating look at American history, culture, and of course firearms, though the firearms that created and formed it, this book will be enjoyed by anyone who enjoys history, good writing, and of course, firearms.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Aug 12, 2020
Interesting read
Loved Chris Kyle's writing in American Sniper, and he delivered again with this one. Love the history and how well it's laid out!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jul 19, 2021
Not Enough Technical Detail
At best this is a decent introductory book on some important American firearms, but much of the book is devoted to events in which the guns were used, but not on the guns themselves.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Oct 15, 2022
Good book
Very well written and interesting materialVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Mar 08, 2018
good and fast.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jul 16, 2016
interesting book
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Oct 19, 2016
Great book well written and compelling.
Liked this book so much I bought one for a great admirer of Chris Kyle.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 12, 2019
Good book
Very goodVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
