Most of these books are out of print and can only be found through a “book finder” or dealers who specialize in that type of book.  Also many published in Australia and England and will be difficult to obtain.  Many out of print books can be found through www.abebooks.com

BOOKS ABOUT  THE  U.S.S. HOUSTON (CA-30)

GHOST OF THE JAVA COAST: Walter Winslow; Coral Reef Publications 1974.

LAST MAN OUT: H. Robert CharlesEakin Press 1988

SHIP OF GHOSTS: James D. Hornfischer; Bantam Books 2006

THE BATTLE OF THE JAVA SEA: David Thomas; Stein & Day 1968

THE BATTLE OF THE JAVA SEA: F.C. Van Oosten; Naval Institued Press 1976

THE GHOST THAT DIED IN SUNDA STRAIT: Walter Winslow; Naval Institute Press 1984. Reprinted 1994.

THE LAST BATTLE STATION:  Duane Schultz; St. Martins press 1985

U.S.S. HOUSTON – THE LAST FLAGSHIP OF THE ASIATIC FLEET: Heber A. Holbrook Pacific Ship and Shore 1981

WORLD WAR II AT SEA: Colin McIntyre; Mallard Press 1990. (Has chapter about the Java Sea Battle.)

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