VIETNAM by Mary McCarthy 'Hailed as “the most provocative and disturbing analytical indictment . . . of America’s role in Vietnam” by the New York Times, this is Mary McCarthy’s riveting account of her journeys to Saigon and Hanoi. In 1967, the editor of the New York Review of Books sent Mary McCarthy to Vietnam. In this daring and incisive account, McCarthy brings her critical thinking and novelist’s eye to one of the most unpopular wars in our nation’s history. Outraged over America’s role in the Vietnam War, McCarthy arrived in Saigon with her own preconceived notions. Her time there did little to alter those beliefs. Focusing on the moral consequences - “the worst thing that could happen to our country would be to win this war” - McCarthy provides firsthand reports from the front line. She describes visits to villages built for Vietnamese refugees torn between the terror that Americans would stay and the fear that they would go. From its coverage of the daily horrors of war to notes on the logistical challenge of bringing 494,000 soldiers home, this is a timely and timeless work from one of America’s most outspoken and respected critics...' Use the 'Scroll Over' feature for meticulous scrutiny of the item. 106 pages Published by Harcourt, Brace World, Inc. 1967 edition Paperback 150mm x 230mm format, approx. A very good reading and reference copy Binding intact No creases Small bumps / scuffs and light wear to cover, as per age. Pages yellowed, but in good condition, just the usual signs of light reading / shelf and storage wear. No pen or ink marks or notations. Pictures uploaded, various views. No library / 'stock' photos used, I've actually got the item, and what you see is what you get... Interesting item, make your own mind up... Buy-it-Now, $12.99, shipping included to USA. Thanks for looking! :o) Postage - USA - Free shipping Rest of World, not free, see details in listing.