Relive the Clashes that Shaped Colonial America Today Americans remember 1776 as the beginning of an era. A nation was born; commencing a story that continues to this day and that we ourselves are a part of. But the War of Independence also marked the end of another era—one in which many nations; Native American and European; had struggled for control of a vast and formidable wilderness. That saga; though separated from us now by a gulf of time that makes it seem strange and even alien; was the history out of which our own emerged. This book returns to that long-ago age; traveling through land that now forms part of the United States but that once knew a reality in which the clash between America’s first peoples and the newcomers from Europe was still new. Focusing on events that are all but forgotten today; author Cormac O’Brien’s masterful storytelling reveals how actors as diverse as Spanish conquistadores; Puritan ministers; Amerindian sachems; mercenary soldiers; and ordinary farmers traded and clashed across a landscape of constant; often violent; change—and how these dramatic moments; though largely lost to memory; helped to shape the very world around us. From the founding of the first permanent European settlement in North America (1565) to the bloody chaos of the British frontier in Pontiac’s War (1763); this vividly written narrative spans the two centuries of American history before the Revolutionary War. These lesser-known conflicts of the past are brought brilliantly to life; showing us a world of heroism; brutality; and tenacity—and also showing us how deep the roots of our own time truly run. Illustrated with more than 100 archival images.
#1124955 in Books Naval Institute Press 2010-11-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 .65 x 7.63 x 9.88l; 1.41 #File Name: 1591147298160 pages
Review
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. wonderful butBy ex-librarianI agree that this is a WONDERFUL book. However; be aware that the "plans" on the inside cover are not enough and that on the 1:300 scale drawing; a large portion has been left out--the uniform area of the hull before the last funnel and to just before the foredeck. without a plan view; the body plan is of not so much use . There is a basic plan view on pg x that could be scaled up then you are home free. The major pluses are the very many scale drawings or detail all to a standard based on 1:48--doubled; halved or whatever. The photos of the model are great because they provide clarity that shipboard photos do not generally. That said; there are plans in John Bowen's book Miniature Merchant Ships and general arrangement plans in McCluskie's books (and they are also filled with great photos and clear details not to be missed. As noted; the drawings are generally of the "Olympic "class and only detail drawings are apparently available for the Titanic. There are likely things here that are standard shipbuilding practise so the details in this book could likely be used on other HW ships or other merchant ships of the period; especially where no detail drawings are available. For example; the stern on the Titanic is not much different from the stern and forefoot on the Bavarian of 1869--HW yard No 68 (Titanic was Yard No 400). This suggests that where no plans exist; those of the T could likely be modified for other hulls of the same period.This is a book not to be missed by any modeller and MR Davies-Garner has done a great service to all modellers by setting an example of the kind of work that should be standard.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The only book you'll need to finish an accurate Titanic modelBy Jesus Patrick BerkenkotterI'm disappointed the WIP pictures are black white and a little blurry as if they were taken at the same time as the Titanic. I had to look in the Internet for color photos of the author's Orlando model to clearly see what's being described in the book. I also noticed some differences between CAD plans and the finished model. One example is the placement of 8 portholes on the aft bulkhead of the forward well deck. Anyway; this is definitely an excellent technical book; the only one you'll need to finish an accurate Titanic model.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A Very Detailed BookBy TransatlantiqueThis modestly sized handbook is a real boon for model builders or ship enthusiasts. There aren't many colour photos; but for a manual on model building the only colour photos needed for paint schemes are there. Additional photos of the finished model on display are also included. Detailed drawings of the deck spaces are shown with detailed written instructions; and rather smallish b/w photos as to how construction was pursued. I was hoping for a larger book with larger photos; but that's asking for a lot these days. One might even be able to transfer the same techniques for use in building other models; but one would have to have some detailed drawings/plans of those ships.I'm not sure if I could ever have the time or resources to undertake a larger model; but this will help anyone with a plastic model who wants an alternative detailed painting instruction other than those with the plastic model kit. At any rate; it's interesting to see how this was done.
