One of the finest nineteenth-century first-person narratives of a sea voyage in existence; and a principle source for Sea of Glory; The Private Journal of William Reynolds brings to life the boisterous world traversed by the six vessels that comprised America's first ocean-going voyage of discovery; the U.S. Exploring Expedition of 1838–1842. With great eloquence and verve Midshipman William Reynolds describes the harrowing 87;000-mile; four-year circuit of the globe; and relates the story of how the abusive commander of the Ex. Ex.; Lieutenant Charles Wilkes; gradually lost the support of his crew. With a seaman's understanding and an artist's appreciation for the wild beauty that surrounds him; the Journal is a tour de force combining meticulous observations with a young man's sense of wonder and; on occasion; terror as he is tossed about by the tremendous seas.
#25955 in Books John Lewis Gaddis 2006-12-26 2006-12-26Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x .80 x 5.50l; .75 #File Name: 0143038273352 pagesThe Cold War A New History
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A very good one volume overview of the Cold War but I ...By BikingGuyA very good one volume overview of the Cold War but I was hoping for something more detailed and comprehensive.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. DecentBy George B. UptonNot overly detailed but hits all the essentials. Believe Gaddis has written a more extensive version if you are interested;0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent abbreviated history of the Cold WarBy TwinPeakerThe book is easy to read; more like a mystery novel than a history book - specific events and anecdotes are well interspersed with author's commentary. Events might not be in strict chronological order but I doubt this book is meant to be an academic text. At the same time; I could easily follow the broad order of events and phases of the Cold War. So obviously; not the most exhaustive book on Cold War yet something everyone should read to understand the outline; actors and lessons of the Cold War.
