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Sea of Glory: America's Voyage of Discovery, The U.S. Exploring Expedition, 1838-1842 by Nathaniel Philbrick
5.0
A wonderful read of a lesser know chapter of American History.
I thoroughly enjoyed this work, even when my lack of understanding of how the specifics of a sailing vessel of the 19th century worked. Philbrick is careful to paint a reasonable portrait of a real, if flawed commander, one who would feel somewhat hollow were he fictional. Wonderful moments of historical intersection abound in this engaging work.
I thoroughly enjoyed this work, even when my lack of understanding of how the specifics of a sailing vessel of the 19th century worked. Philbrick is careful to paint a reasonable portrait of a real, if flawed commander, one who would feel somewhat hollow were he fictional. Wonderful moments of historical intersection abound in this engaging work.