Hard Cover - 277 pg - Printed on acid free paper
University of Illinois Press
A "must read" romp that gives the reader rare insight into World War II experiences in the merchant marine with Woody Guthrie, his folk-singing friend Cisco Houston, and Jim Longhi, who was shamed by Woody and Cisco into joining with them. Brilliantly told–with pathos and salty humor–it is an irresistible story of bravery and hardship, sacrifice and boredom, and life and death, appealing not only to folk music fans but to those interested in tales of World War II adventures as well.
"This book is an instant classic, a 'Gotta read it' for anyone who ever had even a passing interest in the life and times of Woody Guthrie. In a story only he could tell Jim Longhi's words come alive and fly off the page in a wildly hysterical adventure. It's a brilliant piece of work-if we would've known how good it was, we never would've waited for it so patiently." – Arlo Guthrie