The Jervis Bay Goes Down

Gene Fowler. First edition, second printing. New York: Random House, 1941. Both unclipped dust jacket and hardcover are in Very Good+ condition. There is a half inch tear on rear jacket. No markings or writing in the book, 24 pp. There is foxing on the front/back endpapers. 

Fowler's story features the sinking of the Jervis Bay in 1940 during WWII as its topic. This book is a must-have for any history enthusiast and would make a great addition to any collection.

Gene Fowler (1890-1960) was an American journalist, author, and dramatist. He got his start first as an author and then as a screenwriter. His third book, The Great Mouthpiece, about the attorney became a bestseller and got him noticed by Hollywood where he became one of the highest paid screenwriters. His work included more than a dozen screenplays, mostly written in the 1930's.