With so many "big picture" histories written about World War II, it is refreshing and remarkable to be able to read about one soldier's personal experiences and to view his photographs.  The author has preserved Captain Thayer's journal--warts and all--so that the reader can experience both the good and the bad, and sharing his photos invaluabley adds to this intimate record of his life in service to this country.  This book stands as a personal testament to the men and women who, like Thayer, were willing to sacrifice and risk it all in order to preserve and protect our freedom.

~David Allen, President of the Scott Hosier Veterans Roundtable, Rochester, Minnesota

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$15 book + $4 shipping  =  $19

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The books can also be purchased at the following locations:

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Amazon.com

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Barbara Fritchie Airbnb, 154 West Patrick Street, Frederick, Maryland 21701.   Books are for sale at the Airbnb.  Check out https://stayinfrederick.com for reservations and purchase a book during your stay!  

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Beagle and Wolf Books & Bindery, 112  3rd St West, Park Rapids, MN 56470. 218-237-2665

 

Beauty Nook, 16 2nd St NE, Faribault, MN 55021  (507)-334-9344

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Birdy's Bookstore, www.birdysbookstore.com, A Wisconsin owned online bookstore 

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Blue Earth County Heritage Center Gift Shop, 424 Warren Street, Mankato, MN 56001

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B's Barn Door, 222 Main St. E., Waterville, MN 56096 

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Cottage Bookstore, 8331 S State Rd., Goodrich, Michigan 48438

 

Curious Iquana, 12 North Market Street, Frederick, Maryland 21701

                         

Good News Book Store, 114 E 3rd St., Fairmont, MN 56031  (507) 238-2656,  9 am- 8 pm

 

History Center of Olmsted County, 1195 West Circle Drive SW, Rochester, MN 55902 

(507)282-9447,  T-S  9:00 am - 5pm

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IndieBound.org, available February 2021

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Make it, Waterville, 103 3rd St S, Waterville, MN

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Mama's Merchantile, 410 W Highway 60, Elysian, MN 56028   (507) 267-4480, 8 am - 5 pm

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Martin County Historical Museum Gift Shop, 304 East Blue Earth Ave., Fairmont, MN 56031

                                                                       Available later in 2021

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Mayo Clinic Health System, Auxillary Gift Shop, 800 Medical Center Drive, Fairmont, MN 56031 

(507) 238-8500, 8 am - 5 pm. 

*Note: Just above the stairs from the gift store is a wall display of the history of the clinic and you will see Dr. Thayer mentioned there and in the main entry way by the gift shop on the wall to the right!    

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Nook and Cranny,  725 2nd Ave NW, Faribault, MN 55021  (507) 331-1041,  9:30 am - 5 pm

 

Red Rock Art Center, 222 E Blue Earth Ave, Fairmont, MN 56031   (507) 235-9262

*Note: Across the street from the Red Rock is a museum that has Dr. Thayer's medical bag and picture on display!

 

Rice County Historical Society, 1814 NW Second Ave., Faribault, MN 55021  (507) 332-2121

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The Rusty Flamingo, 205 5th St. SW, Elysian, MN 56028.  Open Friday - Sunday 

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Saturn Booksellers, 127 W Main Street, Suite A, Gaylord, Michigan 49735 www.SaturnBooksellers.com

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Serendipity Market & More, 14 E Patrick St, Frederick, Maryland 21701   (301) 360-5463

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Sweet Reads, 407 North Main Street, Austin, MN 55912

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Truman Historical Association Museum, 109 W Ciro St., Truman, MN 56088  (507) 776-7889

*Note: Dr Thayer's picture and other medical memorabilia are on display in a room dedicated to the medical history in the county!

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