Butterworth, W. E. (William Edmund) 1929-

LeRoy and the old man by W. E Butterworth ( Book )
8 editions published between 1980 and 2008 in English and held by 970 libraries worldwide
Fleeing from a neighbor's assailants, who believe he has identified them to the police, LeRoy leaves his Chicago housing project to live with his grandfather, a shrimp fisherman, in Mississippi. When the Chicago police come for him, LeRoy must decide if he is going to risk his life testifying.

The honor of spies by W. E. B Griffin ( Recording )
3 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 723 libraries worldwide
While World War II rages on in Europe, 24-year-old Cletus Frade has been hired to spring Wilhelm Frogger, a German officer, from a Mississippi prisoner-of-war camp. Having learned that Frogger has masterminded a plot to assassinate Hitler, Frade plans on bringing the war to a swift end. However, a rogue group of fascists, led by Argentinian Colonel Juan Peron, plans on thwarting the coup and snuffing out both Frade and Frogger.

Under the influence by W. E Butterworth ( Book )
3 editions published in 1979 in English and held by 552 libraries worldwide
As their friendship deepens, Allan realizes that Keith is an alcoholic whose behavior jeopardizes the well-being of himself and others.

Orders to Vietnam : a novel of helicopter warfare by W. E Butterworth ( Book )
2 editions published in 1968 in English and held by 496 libraries worldwide
Opposed to war and estranged from his father, an Army general, a young draftee encouners horror and heroism while flying a combat helicopter.

Flunking out by W. E Butterworth ( Book )
2 editions published in 1981 in English and held by 363 libraries worldwide
Two friends learn a great deal about themselves and their goals in life during their freshman year in college.

Wheels and pistons : the story of the automobile by W. E Butterworth ( Book )
2 editions published between 1971 and 1972 in English and held by 351 libraries worldwide
Traces the history of the automobile from the first self-propelled steam vehicle of the eighteenth century to the proposed external-combustion engine cars of the future.

Dave White & the electric wonder car by W. E Butterworth ( Book )
1 edition published in 1974 in English and held by 350 libraries worldwide
Though he had planned to hide his background as a racing mechanic, when he entered college, Dave gets involved with a girl who is building a low pollution car.

Black gold : the story of oil by W. E Butterworth ( Book )
1 edition published in 1975 in English and held by 334 libraries worldwide
Traces the history of oil from its use by the ancient Sumerians through the present energy crisis, with emphasis on the men who fought for control of the oil industry.

A member of the family by W. E Butterworth ( Book )
1 edition published in 1982 in English and held by 328 libraries worldwide
When a lovable English sheepdog begins to display vicious behavior at odd times due to psychological problems caused by inbreeding, his owners are faced with a heartbreaking decision.

Wheel of a fast car by W. E Butterworth ( Book )
5 editions published between 1969 and 1973 in English and held by 327 libraries worldwide
As a result of losing a race with a police car, a seventeen-year-old boy loses five hundred dollars, his license, his girl friend, his college scholarship, and his good reputation and discovers that the road back to respectability is anything but smooth.