LAST MAN OUT: A Personal Account of the Vietnam War by J. Parker Jr. 1996 HC CIA

Description: LAST MAN OUT, A Personal Account of the Vietnam War by James E. Parker Jr. VERY GOOD First Edition unstated hardcover, 1996. The enlightening story of Jim Parker, CIA paramilitary operative and the last man to leave Vietnam. After a tour in Vietnam as an Army platoon commander of a line unit, Parker returned home long enough to finish college and join the CIA. Then, he was back to war, where he led Hmong and Thai volunteers in Laos against the NVA. In this narrative, he presents a unique perspective, explaining how the agency worked behind the scenes to assist the military in the war. He also explores the anti-war movement back home and its effect on how the war was conducted. Parker makes the point that the price paid in Vietnam ultimately caused the collapse of the Soviet Union, helped rid the country of Lyndon Johnson, and enabled the U.S. to gain a foothold in China. VERY GOOD First Edition unstated hardcover, appearing unread with age-toned pages and edges clean and unmarked. Binding tight. Jacket shows considerable wear to corners and edges with scuffing as scanned. No tears. Except for the jacket, book is like new. Not a remainder. 5.75" x 8.5." Map, photos, and text. 336 pgs.

Price: 13.45 USD

Location: San Marcos, Texas

End Time: 2025-01-07T06:22:09.000Z

Shipping Cost: 5.45 USD

Product Images

Item Specifics

Restocking Fee: No

Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)

Book Title: Last Man Out: Personal Account of Vietnam War

Item Length: 8.5 in

Original Language: English

Vintage: Yes

Personalize: No

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

Personalized: No

Features: Dust Jacket, Illustrated

Topic: Army Infantry, CIA, Hmong, Laos, Vietnam War

Item Width: 5.75 in

Signed: No

Ex Libris: No

Narrative Type: Nonfiction

Publisher: Ballantine Books

Inscribed: No

Intended Audience: Adults

Edition: First Edition

Publication Year: 1996

Type: Memoir

Era: 1970s

Author: James E. Parker Jr.

Genre: History, Military, War & Combat

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

Number of Pages: 336 pgs