Fifteen Flags
Fifteen Flags
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Condition Notes: Cover shows minor shelf wear. Pages are clean and in good shape. Binding is tight.
Author(s): Ric HardmanEdition: BCE
Publication year: 1968
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Little Brown and Company
A historical novel set during the Allied intervention in Siberia during the Russian Civil War (1918–1920)—a little-known episode in which American troops were sent to eastern Russia following the Bolshevik Revolution.
The story centers on Captain “Hunkpapa” Jack Carlisle, a U.S. Army officer of Sioux ancestry, and Lieutenant Ira Leverett, his second-in-command. Their unit is assigned to guard and maintain neutrality along a remote section of the Trans-Siberian Railway, an area contested by Bolshevik forces, White Russian armies, Cossack bands, and troops from several foreign nations.
As the American mission in Siberia begins to collapse in 1920, Leverett deserts the unit to search for Maryenka Austin, the Russian widow of an American soldier. Meanwhile, Captain Carlisle and his men attempt a dangerous retreat east toward Vladivostok, traveling by rail while pursued by an armored train commanded by a rogue White Russian officer who has stolen the Czarist gold reserves.
Blending fictional characters with real historical events, the novel explores themes of duty, loyalty, cultural identity, and the moral uncertainty of foreign intervention, while depicting the harsh conditions and political chaos of Siberia during the civil war.
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Book Condition Scale
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Like New
This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.
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Very Good
This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Good
This book shows moderate to heavy signs of wear that can include creases, stains or tears. The cover may have minimal damage, and the binding remains intact with slight wear. The majority of pages are undamaged, though there may be some highlighting, underlining, or notes. It may also contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Acceptable
This book shows significant wear, which may include tears, large stains, creases, loose pages, and heavy notes, underlining, or highlighting. The binding may be loose but remains intact. While it has noticeable imperfections, it is still a complete and readable copy. Any major defects will be clearly noted in the listing.
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As Is
This book is visibly worn and may be heavily soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted. It may have loose joints, hinges, or pages, and some text or pages may be missing. Large tears and other significant defects may be present. While still a readable copy, it shows substantial signs of use. Any major flaws will be clearly noted in the listing.
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Dust Jacket Grading
(A) Excellent
The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.(B) Good
Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.(C) Fair
Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.(D) Poor
Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.(F) As Is
Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.