It covers over 500 different species of sharks and pools nearly 100 years of combined expertise between worldrenown sharks conservationists and researchers david ebert, sarah fowler, and leonardo compagno from over 10 years of collaboration. Aug 27, 2008 by david kenyon webster 2 editions first published in 1994 not in library parachute infantry. His interest in sharks led him to write a book on the subject entitled myth and maneater. David kenyon websters memoir is a cleareyed, emotionally charged chronicle of youth, camaraderie, and the chaos of war. Webster was shocked to find that hitlers champagne in the cellar was new and mediocre, no napoleon brandy, no fine liqueurs. Webster, david kenyon, 19221961 lc linked data service.
Private first class david kenyon webster 2 june 1922 9 september 1961 was an american soldier, journalist and author. Sharks dont have a swim bladder like most other fish, so they regulate their vertical position by moving forward. So i just bought david websters book about sharks im already having a heart attack just thinking about it. However, webster s interest in aquatics eventually led to his demise, as he was lost at sea while shark fishing off the coast of santa monica on september 9, 1961. David webster book on sharks life at these speeds novel, inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. It is a very good book especially for people living in california, it obtains lots of information on our local species of sharks. The manuscript for this book would later become source material for stephen e.
His argument is strongly in favour of sharks, who despite almost certainly being responsible for his own demise, are responsible for far less human life taking than other. Shark species are nondescript in colour, varying from gray to cream, brown, yellow, slate, or blue and often patterned with spots, bands, marblings, or protuberances. Apr 01, 1994 david kenyon webster s memoir is a cleareyed, emotionally charged chronicle of youth, camaraderie, and the chaos of war. Pfc david kenyon web webster 19221961 find a grave. Stunning imagery is paired with essays from marine experts to deliver an extrordinary new way to see and think about sharks.
Jan 23, 20 in this case, sharks swimming is no longer considered innocent behavior. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Jun 25, 2009 webster was a wouldbe author himself, and while he never found a publisher for his combat diaries while he was alive though he did put out a book about sharks, ambrose was so enamored with his. When david webster is alone at sea, the last thing he expects is to see an old friend, asking for a beer. Apr 30, 2020 shark species are nondescript in colour, varying from gray to cream, brown, yellow, slate, or blue and often patterned with spots, bands, marblings, or protuberances. Abebooks, an amazon company, offers millions of new, used, and outofprint books. Webster joined the army in 1942, and was trained with the 506th parachute infantry regiment, although, originaly, it was a different company, he. Sharkrelated terms are defined in the text, which is generally clear and understandable. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Webster was portrayed in the hbo miniseries band of brothers by eion bailey. Myth and maneater the story of the shark david kenyon webster. The oddestlooking sharks are the hammerheads sphyrna, whose heads resemble doubleheaded hammers and have an eye on each stalk, and the wobbegongs family orectolobidae, whose skin flaps and protective coloration. On the morning of september 9th, 1961, david kenyon webster set sail from santa monica in his boat, the tusitala the teller of tales.
Apparently reading about your phobia helps you get over it so i just bought david websters book about sharks im already having a heart attack just thinking about it crap it has pictures. However, websters interest in aquatics eventually may have led to. The book is filled with beautiful full color illustrations and lots of rhyming text which introduces young readers to the fascinating and sometimes scary world of sharks. Armys 101st airborne division during world war ii after dday. The book shark in search of the best books of the year. David kenyon webster was a member of e company, 506th regiment of the u. David kenyon webster s wife wrote this book, using all of his notes and documents, but i get the feeling he would be proud, despite not having read any of his other books. David webster book on sharks life at these speeds novel, inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Webster joined the army in 1942, and was trained with the 506th parachute infantry regiment, although, originaly, it was a different company, he would join up with easy company after the. Sharks tend to be loners, swimming and hunting by themselves.
He eventually wrote a book on sharks called myth and maneater. Explore a shark gordon, david george hardcover 2015. David kenyon webster, author of parachute infantry an american. Wikipedia, march 22, 2019 private first class david kenyon webster 2 june 1922 9 september 1961 was an american soldier, journalist and author. However, websters interest in sharks eventually may well have led to his demise, as he was lost at sea off the coast of santa monica in 1961. During world war ii he was a private with easy company, 2nd battalion, 506th parachute infantry regiment, in the 101st airborne division. A fully illustrated field guide is the definitive book on sharks.
Another unique aspect of the shark s body is that its skeleton is composed of cartilage rather than bone. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Science, policy, and the public discourse of shark attack. The book was good to read but i love the story and the lesson because it shows you about the sharks. David kenyon websters wife wrote this book, using all of his notes and documents, but i get the feeling he would be proud, despite not having read any of his other books. In this case, sharks swimming is no longer considered innocent behavior. He kept most of his cheerful air about him, but as the war went on, he developed a hatred for the germans, something that was reinforced when easy. David kenyon websters memoir is a cleareyed, emotionally charged. David webster webster during world war ii nickname web, einstein, professor, keen college boy born. They occasionally travel in schools, but typically hunt alone. David kenyon webster band of brothers wikia fandom. Buy myth and maneater the story of the shark 1st dell printing by david kenyon webster isbn.
Private david kenyon webster penned a different account of goerings wine cellar. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. After reading this text i am tempted to order websters book on sharks because i am. David kenyon webster s memoir is a cleareyed, emotionally charged chronicle of youth, camaraderie, and the chaos of war. Myth and maneater is probably one of the first books to describes sharks as something other than a. I have just finished reading this book and think it is a great source of information. It is notable for its size, with larger female individuals growing to 6. Bookshark is literaturebased homeschool curriculum bookshark. David kenyon webster 19221961 was an aspiring writer who left harvard to join the paratroops in world war ii. A scarce classic of shark lore, the 1962 first edition is particularly hard to find. He was an aspiring writer who left harvard to enlist in the paratroops. This book is a brief overview of shark behavior and characteristics, and it will appeal to casual young readers.
Private first class david kenyon webster 2 june 1922 9 september 1961 was an american. May 24, 2018 private first class david kenyon webster june 2, 1922 september 9, 1961 was an american soldier, journalist and author. This book is brilliant, funny, raw and utterly magnificent. Relying on his own letters home and recollections he penned just after his discharge, webster gives a first hand account of life in e company, 101st airborne division, crafting a memoir that resonates with the immediacy of a gripping novel. Californiabased photographer michael muller gets facetoface with with the oceans greatest predator. Story of the shark webster, david kenyon softcover 1975. Get immersed in sharks insiders brings sharks and their relatives to life, with the most uptodate information and stateoftheart 3d illustrations that practically leap off every page, stimulating minds and imaginations in a whole new way.
Parachute infantry goodreads meet your next favorite book. Originally written for young adults, this book does an admirable job summarizing much of thenrecent scientific findings about sharks, presenting a great deal of material in crisp, clear prose. What child doesnt want to read about sharks especially after viewing the cover illustration of a great white shark s jaws agape, ready to grab its next meal. Private first class david kenyon webster was an american soldier, journalist, and author. Bookshark is literaturebased homeschool curriculum. Webster was a wouldbe author himself, and while he never found a publisher for his combat diaries while he was alive though he did put out a book about sharks, ambrose was so enamored with his. Bookshark literaturebased homeschool curriculum provides parents with engaging fullgrade learning programs that offer unrivaled educational outcomes to give. Private first class david kenyon webster june 2, 1922 september 9, 1961 was an american soldier, journalist and author. They sometimes follow the annual migration patterns of fish and even fishing boats in search of an easy meal, but sharks manage to find food in all circumstances. When food is scarce, they use camouflage along with their incredible speed to surprise their prey, making an.
David webster book on sharks best selling paperback books 2017, myth and maneater. Prior to the war, webster was a friendly, wellspoken writer. Private first class david kenyon webster was originally trained in fox company but later was transferred to easy company after dday. Sharks deftly maneuver through the water by adjusting the angle of their fins. David kenyon webster, author of parachute infantry an american paratroopers. I actually do like sharks so this book was fun to read. Oh, webster, why did you not live long enough to write more of this delightful book. Apr 24, 2004 he wrote an acclaimed book about sharks. Myth and maneater story of the shark webster, david kenyon softcover 1975. However, webster s interest in sharks eventually may well have led to his demise, as he was lost at sea off the coast of santa monica in 1961. Served with the 506th parachute infintray regiment of the 101st airborne division.
Bookshark offers students an engaging literaturebased learning approach that utilizes excellent books, captivating stories, historical biographies, and handson science experiments. The story of the shark david kenyon webster on amazon. Natural history of sharks, the lineaweaverbackus softcover 1973. It is a very good book especially for people living in california, it obtains lots of information on our local species. Very good book, very surprised to learn the author himself died of a shark attack prior to the his book being published read more. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. After the war ended, he wrote about his experience as a paratrooper in parachute infantry. Private first class david kenyon webster was originally trained in fox company but later. Myth and maneater is probably one of the first books to describes sharks as something other than a killing machine.
He wrote a book about sharks, a band of brothers fanfic. During world war ii he was a private with e company, 2nd battalion, 506th parachute infantry regiment, in the 101st airborne division. Your children will go on a journey aboard the superstupendous shipshape shark spotter to discover many different species of sharks including angel sharks, hammerheads and. The great white shark carcharodon carcharias, also known as the great white, white shark or white pointer, is a species of large mackerel shark which can be found in the coastal surface waters of all the major oceans. The oddestlooking sharks are the hammerheads sphyrna, whose heads resemble doubleheaded hammers and have an eye on each stalk, and the wobbegongs family orectolobidae, whose skin flaps and protective coloration closely. Myth and maneater, the story of the shark, a nonfiction book about sharks. It is a great source for shark attacks and sharks themselves. He was originally trained in fox company but then requested to transfer in easy company 506th regiment of the u. There was a strangely large amount on the sport and business of fishinghunting sharks, which seems odd now but i guess was normal for the time.