Code talker / Chester Nez, with Judith Schiess Avila.
Chester Nez, the last surviving member of the original twenty-nine code talkers, discusses his life growing up in the Checkerboard Area of the Navajo reservation, and shares the story of how he helped the United States develop and implement a secret military language based on his native language during World War II that became the only unbroken code in modern warfare.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780425244234
- ISBN: 0425244237
- Physical Description: viii, 310 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: New York : Berkley Caliber, 2011.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 293-296) and index.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Nez, Chester, 1921-2014.
United States. Marine Corps > Biography.
Navajo code talkers > Biography.
World War, 1939-1945 > Cryptography.
World War, 1939-1945 > Personal narratives, American.
World War, 1939-1945 > Participation, Indian.
Marines > United States > Biography.
Navajo Indians > Biography. - Genre:
- Autobiographies.
Personal narratives.
Available copies
- 16 of 17 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 17 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Hill Library | 940.54 NEZ (Text) | 30229100844959 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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Summary:
Chester Nez, the last surviving member of the original twenty-nine code talkers, discusses his life growing up in the Checkerboard Area of the Navajo reservation, and shares the story of how he helped the United States develop and implement a secret military language based on his native language during World War II that became the only unbroken code in modern warfare.
