Reckless : the racehorse who became a Marine Corps hero / Tom Clavin.
In Reckless, Tom Clavin, New York Times bestselling coauthor of The Heart of Everything That Is, tells the unlikely story of a racehorse who truly became a war hero, beloved by the Marine Corps and decorated for bravery. A moving reminder of the unbreakable bond between people and animals, Reckless is a powerful tale of courage, survival, and even love in the face of overwhelming odds.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780451466501
- Physical Description: viii, 308 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Publisher: New York, New York : NAL Caliber, 2014.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 295-297) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Part I -- Chapter 1 Lots of Guts, Little Glory 9 -- Chapter 2 "Everyone Is Shook" 21 -- Chapter 3 Flame-of-the-Morning 29 -- Chapter 4 Holding the Hook 37 -- Chapter 5 River Crossing 49 -- Chapter 6 Return to Seoul 61 -- Chapter 7 Empty Stall 71 -- Part II -- Chapter 8 A Four-Legged Female Marine? 79 -- Chapter 9 Yak Yak Town 87 -- Chapter 10 Baptism by Fire 101 -- Chapter 11 A Korean "Clambake" 111 -- Chapter 12 Guarding the Door 125 -- Chapter 13 "Well Give 'Em Hell Anyway" 135 -- Chapter 14 "Hold at All Costs" 145 -- Part III -- Chapter 15 No Marine Left Behind 157 -- Chapter 16 Reckless Begins Her Journey 167 -- Chapter 17 An Angel on Her Back 177 -- Chapter 18 Wounded in Action 187 -- Chapter 19 "A Symphony of Death" 199 -- Chapter 20 Bravery Beyond Exhaustion 205 -- Chapter 21 Taking the Rest of Vegas 213 -- Chapter 22 It Can't Be Given Back 225 -- Chapter 23 Snake Eyes 231 -- Part IV -- Chapter 24 Victory at Great Cost 239 -- Chapter 25 Pedersen Sells His Horse 249 -- Chapter 26 Left Behind in Korea 263 -- Chapter 27 Return Reckless, or Destroy Her 269 -- Chapter 28 A Hero Horse Goes Home 279.
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- Subject:
- Sergeant Reckless (Horse), approximately 1948-1968.
United States. Marine Corps. Marine Regiment, 5th > Biography.
United States. Marine Corps > History > 20th century.
Korean War, 1950-1953 > Campaigns.
War horses > United States > History > 20th century.
Korean War, 1950-1953 > Artillery operations.
War horses > Korea (South) > History > 20th century. - Genre:
- Biographies.
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- 9 of 9 copies available at NC Cardinal.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norris Public Library | 951.904 Cla (Text) | 30254100536751 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Fines Creek Library | 951.904 Clavin (Text) | 33115007460840 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Harnett County Main Library | 951.90424 Cla (Text) | 33630004683111 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| High Point Library | 951.904245 Clavin (Text) | 30519009444145 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Mocksville | 951.904 CLAVIN (Text) | 39872001830287 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Murphy Public Library | 951.9042 CLA (Text) | 80605000335868 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Pasquotank Library Main | 951.904 CLA (Text) | 39488101812925 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Statesville Main Library | 951.904245 CLA (Text) | 33114017466798 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Transylvania County Library | 951.904 CLA (Text) | 38079102186392 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
