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Heaven's Ditch

God, Gold, and Murder on the Erie Canal

de Jack Kelly ...

"A page-turning narrative . . . offers an excitingly fresh look at a heady, foundational moment in American history." ― The Gleaner"[A] fantastic story . . . the wild, turbulent, sometimes murderous construction of the greatest engineering project since the pyramids, built through an America bubbling with religious revivals, get-rich-quick schemes, and manifest destiny." ―Kevin Baker, New York ... Leer más

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"A page-turning narrative . . . offers an excitingly fresh look at a heady, foundational moment in American history." ― The Gleaner"[A] fantastic story . . . the wild, turbulent, sometimes murderous construction of the greatest engineering project since the pyramids, built through an America bubbling with religious revivals, get-rich-quick schemes, and manifest destiny." ―Kevin Baker, New York
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Valcour

The 1776 Campaign That Saved the Cause of Liberty

de Jack Kelly ...

The wild and suspenseful story of one of the most crucial and least known campaigns of the Revolutionary War"Vividly written... In novelistic prose, Kelly conveys the starkness of close-quarter naval warfare." — The Wall Street Journal"Few know of the valor and courage of Benedict Arnold... With such a dramatic main character, the story of the Battle of Valcour is finally seen as one of the most ... Leer más

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The wild and suspenseful story of one of the most crucial and least known campaigns of the Revolutionary War"Vividly written... In novelistic prose, Kelly conveys the starkness of close-quarter naval warfare." — The Wall Street Journal"Few know of the valor and courage of Benedict Arnold... With such a dramatic main character, the story of the Battle of Valcour is finally seen as one of the most
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The Zorg

A Tale of Greed and Murder That Inspired the Abolition of Slavery

de Siddharth Kara ...

"A book of great importance and one that will likely become a classic." - New York Times Book ReviewOne of The New York Times' 100 Most Notable Books of 2025A Time Magazine Must-Read Book of 2025A New Yorker Essential ReadFrom the Pulitzer Finalist and New York Times bestselling author of Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers O... ... Leer más

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"A book of great importance and one that will likely become a classic." - New York Times Book ReviewOne of The New York Times' 100 Most Notable Books of 2025A Time Magazine Must-Read Book of 2025A New Yorker Essential ReadFrom the Pulitzer Finalist and New York Times bestselling author of Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers O...
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Pacific

Silicon Chips and Surfboards, Coral Reefs and Atom Bombs, Brutal Dictators, Fading Empires, and the Coming Collision of the World's Superpowers

de Simon Winchester ...

One of Library Journal’s 10 Best Books of 2015Following his acclaimed Atlantic and The Men Who United the States, New York Times bestselling author Simon Winchester offers an enthralling biography of the Pacific Ocean and its role in the modern world, exploring our relationship with this imposing force of nature.As the Mediterranean shaped the classical world, and the Atlantic connected Europe to ... Leer más

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One of Library Journal’s 10 Best Books of 2015Following his acclaimed Atlantic and The Men Who United the States, New York Times bestselling author Simon Winchester offers an enthralling biography of the Pacific Ocean and its role in the modern world, exploring our relationship with this imposing force of nature.As the Mediterranean shaped the classical world, and the Atlantic connected Europe to
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A Night to Remember

The Sinking of the Titanic

de Walter Lord ...

Series Libro 1 - The Titanic Chronicles
#1 New York Times Bestseller: The definitive book on the sinking of the Titanic , based on interviews with survivors, by the author of The Miracle of Dunkirk ."Absolutely gripping and un-put-downable." —David McCullough, author of John AdamsAt first, no one but the lookout recognized... ... Leer más

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#1 New York Times Bestseller: The definitive book on the sinking of the Titanic , based on interviews with survivors, by the author of The Miracle of Dunkirk ."Absolutely gripping and un-put-downable." —David McCullough, author of John AdamsAt first, no one but the lookout recognized...
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The Wager

A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder

de David Grann ...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of Killers of the Flower Moon, a page-turning story of shipwreck, survival, and savagery, culminating in a court martial that reveals a shocking truth. The powerful narrative reveals the deeper meaning of the events on The Wager, showing that it was not only the captain and crew who ended up on trial, but the very idea of empire.A Best Book of the ... Leer más

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of Killers of the Flower Moon, a page-turning story of shipwreck, survival, and savagery, culminating in a court martial that reveals a shocking truth. The powerful narrative reveals the deeper meaning of the events on The Wager, showing that it was not only the captain and crew who ended up on trial, but the very idea of empire.A Best Book of the
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Mr. Midshipman Hornblower

de C. S. Forester ...

''Mr. Midshipman Hornblower'' by C. S. Forester is the classic nautical adventure that serves as the chronological prequel to the famous Horatio Hornblower series. It follows a 17-year-old Horatio as he enters the Royal Navy in 1794 and overcomes his inexperience and self-doubt to become a respected naval officer. The book is structured as a collection of episodic, high-stakes short stories ... Leer más

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''Mr. Midshipman Hornblower'' by C. S. Forester is the classic nautical adventure that serves as the chronological prequel to the famous Horatio Hornblower series. It follows a 17-year-old Horatio as he enters the Royal Navy in 1794 and overcomes his inexperience and self-doubt to become a respected naval officer. The book is structured as a collection of episodic, high-stakes short stories
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The Wide Wide Sea

Imperial Ambition, First Contact and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook

de Hampton Sides ...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A “thrilling and superbly crafted” (The Wall Street Journal) account of the most momentous voyage of the Age of Exploration, which culminated in Captain James Cook’s death in Hawaii, and left a complex and controversial legacy still debated to this day.One of *The New York Times Book Review’*s 10 Best Books of the YearA BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: THE NEW YORK TIMES, TIME, ... Leer más

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**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A “thrilling and superbly crafted” (The Wall Street Journal) account of the most momentous voyage of the Age of Exploration, which culminated in Captain James Cook’s death in Hawaii, and left a complex and controversial legacy still debated to this day.One of *The New York Times Book Review’*s 10 Best Books of the YearA BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: THE NEW YORK TIMES, TIME,
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Hitler's U-Boat War

The Hunters, 1939-1942

de Clay Blair ...

Series series Modern Library War
Clay Blair's best-selling naval classic Silent Victory: The U.S. Submarine War Against Japan, is regarded as the definitive account of that decisive phase of the war in the Pacific. Nine years in the making, Hitler's U-boat War is destined to become the definitive account of the German submarine war against the Allies, or "The Battle of the Atlantic."It is an epic sea story, the most arduous and ... Leer más

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Clay Blair's best-selling naval classic Silent Victory: The U.S. Submarine War Against Japan, is regarded as the definitive account of that decisive phase of the war in the Pacific. Nine years in the making, Hitler's U-boat War is destined to become the definitive account of the German submarine war against the Allies, or "The Battle of the Atlantic."It is an epic sea story, the most arduous and
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The Milk Cows

The U-Boat Tankers, 1941–1945

de John F. White ...

"A comprehensive look at the German submarine tanker program during World War II . . . engaging." — The NYMAS ReviewDuring the Second World War the Germans developed a specially adapted U-boat oil tanker with two aims. First, by refueling the attack U-boat fleet their range of operations and duration of patrol could be significantly increased. Secondly, these underwater tankers were far more ... Leer más

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"A comprehensive look at the German submarine tanker program during World War II . . . engaging." — The NYMAS ReviewDuring the Second World War the Germans developed a specially adapted U-boat oil tanker with two aims. First, by refueling the attack U-boat fleet their range of operations and duration of patrol could be significantly increased. Secondly, these underwater tankers were far more
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Incredible History of the Indian Ocean

de Sanjeev Sanyal ...

Ilustraciones de Jit Chowdhury ...

An adaptation of The Ocean of Churn for young readersWhen did the first humans arrive in India and how did they get here?What are Roman artefacts from hundreds of years ago doing in a town near Puducherry?How did merchants from Arabia end up near Kochi?From the east coast of Africa to Australia, one big blue body of water has connected diverse peoples and cultures for thousands of years: the ... Leer más

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An adaptation of The Ocean of Churn for young readersWhen did the first humans arrive in India and how did they get here?What are Roman artefacts from hundreds of years ago doing in a town near Puducherry?How did merchants from Arabia end up near Kochi?From the east coast of Africa to Australia, one big blue body of water has connected diverse peoples and cultures for thousands of years: the
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The Mighty Hood

The Battleship that Challenged the Bismarck

de Ernle Bradford ...

The story of the HMS Hood, the last great warship of the British Royal Navy, told by the bestselling author of Hannibal.When it was launched in 1918, the HMS Hood was the flagship of the Royal Navy. As a battle cruiser, "The Mighty Hood" was fast enough to evade enemy cruiser ships and powerful enough to destroy them. But for all the Hood's might, it had one fatal flaw: armor had been sacrificed ... Leer más

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The story of the HMS Hood, the last great warship of the British Royal Navy, told by the bestselling author of Hannibal.When it was launched in 1918, the HMS Hood was the flagship of the Royal Navy. As a battle cruiser, "The Mighty Hood" was fast enough to evade enemy cruiser ships and powerful enough to destroy them. But for all the Hood's might, it had one fatal flaw: armor had been sacrificed
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Undersea Warrior

The World War II Story of "Mush" Morton and the USS Wahoo

de Don Keith ...

The remarkable true story of Dudley “Mush” Morton, the most admired—and feared—submarine commander of World War IIMush Morton was a warrior without peer. At the helm of the USS Wahoo he completely changed the way the submarines fought in the Pacific War. He would relentlessly attack the Japanese at every opportunity, burning through his supply of torpedoes in record time on every patrol. Over the ... Leer más

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The remarkable true story of Dudley “Mush” Morton, the most admired—and feared—submarine commander of World War IIMush Morton was a warrior without peer. At the helm of the USS Wahoo he completely changed the way the submarines fought in the Pacific War. He would relentlessly attack the Japanese at every opportunity, burning through his supply of torpedoes in record time on every patrol. Over the
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Amphibious Warfare

Battle on the Beaches

de Oscar E. Gilbert, Romain V. Cansière ...

Series series Casemate Short History
"An easily accessible short history" of offensive military operations on hostile shores from the authors of First to Fight: The U.S. Marines in World War I ( Midwest Book Review).One of the most difficult types of warfare to master, landing on a hostile beach requires scrupulous planning and intense coordination between the air, sea, and land forces.With a history reaching back to the Persians ... Leer más

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"An easily accessible short history" of offensive military operations on hostile shores from the authors of First to Fight: The U.S. Marines in World War I ( Midwest Book Review).One of the most difficult types of warfare to master, landing on a hostile beach requires scrupulous planning and intense coordination between the air, sea, and land forces.With a history reaching back to the Persians
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The Sea Rover's Practice

de Benerson Little ...

To read of sea roving's various incarnations - piracy, privateering, buccaneering, la flibuste, la course - is to bring forth romantic, and often violent, imagery. Indeed, much of this imagery has become a literary and cinematic clich?. And what an image it is! But its truth is by halves, and paradoxically it is the picaresque imagery of Pyle, Wyeth, Sabatini, and Hollywood that is often closer ... Leer más

$16.16 USD

To read of sea roving's various incarnations - piracy, privateering, buccaneering, la flibuste, la course - is to bring forth romantic, and often violent, imagery. Indeed, much of this imagery has become a literary and cinematic clich?. And what an image it is! But its truth is by halves, and paradoxically it is the picaresque imagery of Pyle, Wyeth, Sabatini, and Hollywood that is often closer
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Hitler's Lost State

The Fall of Prussia and the Wilhelm Gustloff Tragedy

de Tim Heath, Michela Cocolin ...

This WWII history chronicles the rise and fall of Nazi Prussia as well as the ill-fated exodus of its civilian refugees in 1945.Seen as an agricultural utopia within Hitler's Germany, Prussia is thought to have gone untouched during the Second World War. Yet the violence of the National Socialist regime was widespread throughout the German state.As the Red Army advanced on its borders in 1945, ... Leer más

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This WWII history chronicles the rise and fall of Nazi Prussia as well as the ill-fated exodus of its civilian refugees in 1945.Seen as an agricultural utopia within Hitler's Germany, Prussia is thought to have gone untouched during the Second World War. Yet the violence of the National Socialist regime was widespread throughout the German state.As the Red Army advanced on its borders in 1945,
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First Rate

The Greatest Warships in the Age of Sail

de Rif Winfield ...

An illustrated history of the Royal Navy's most impressive vessels constructed during the Age of Sail.In the sailing era First Rates were the largest, most powerful and most costly ships to construct, maintain and operate. Built to the highest standards, they were lavishly decorated and given carefully considered names that reflected the pride and prestige of their country. They were the very ... Leer más

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An illustrated history of the Royal Navy's most impressive vessels constructed during the Age of Sail.In the sailing era First Rates were the largest, most powerful and most costly ships to construct, maintain and operate. Built to the highest standards, they were lavishly decorated and given carefully considered names that reflected the pride and prestige of their country. They were the very
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HMS Victory

First Rate 1765

de Iain Ballantyne, Jonathan Eastland ...

Series series Seaforth Historic Ships
"A first-rate visual guide to the most famous preserved warship on the planet. The imagery has the 'wow' factor . . . a brilliant showcase."— Warships International Fleet ReviewHMS Victory is probably the best-known historic ship in the world. A symbol of the Royal Navy's achievements during the great age of sail, she is based in Portsmouth and seen by tens of thousands of visitors each year.In ... Leer más

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"A first-rate visual guide to the most famous preserved warship on the planet. The imagery has the 'wow' factor . . . a brilliant showcase."— Warships International Fleet ReviewHMS Victory is probably the best-known historic ship in the world. A symbol of the Royal Navy's achievements during the great age of sail, she is based in Portsmouth and seen by tens of thousands of visitors each year.In
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Taking Midway

Naval Warfare, Secret Codes, and the Battle that Turned the Tide of World War II

de Martin Dugard ...

From Martin Dugard, #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of Bill O'Reilly's Killing series, comes a fast-paced, dramatic account of the famous yet little-understood battle that turned the tide of World War II.Everywhere around the world, the Allies are losing the war. Nowhere is this felt more completely than in the Pacific, where Japanese sea and ground forces claim victory after victory. ... Leer más

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From Martin Dugard, #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of Bill O'Reilly's Killing series, comes a fast-paced, dramatic account of the famous yet little-understood battle that turned the tide of World War II.Everywhere around the world, the Allies are losing the war. Nowhere is this felt more completely than in the Pacific, where Japanese sea and ground forces claim victory after victory.
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The Viking Way

Magic and Mind in Late Iron Age Scandinavia

de Neil Price ...

Magic, sorcery and witchcraft are among the most common themes of the great medieval Icelandic sagas and poems, the problematic yet vital sources that provide our primary textual evidence for the Viking Age that they claim to describe. Yet despite the consistency of this picture, surprisingly little archaeological or historical research has been done to explore what this may really have meant to ... Leer más

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Magic, sorcery and witchcraft are among the most common themes of the great medieval Icelandic sagas and poems, the problematic yet vital sources that provide our primary textual evidence for the Viking Age that they claim to describe. Yet despite the consistency of this picture, surprisingly little archaeological or historical research has been done to explore what this may really have meant to
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The Neptune Factor

Alfred Thayer Mahan and the Concept of Sea Power

de Nicholas A. Lambert ...

Winner of the 2024 Samuel Eliot Morison Award for Naval LiteratureThe Neptune Factor is the biography of an idea—the concept of “Sea Power,” a term first coined by Capt. A.T. Mahan and the core thread of his life’s work.  His central argument was that the outcome of rivalries on the seas have decisively shaped the course of modern history. Although Mahan’s scholarship has long been seen as ... Leer más

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Winner of the 2024 Samuel Eliot Morison Award for Naval LiteratureThe Neptune Factor is the biography of an idea—the concept of “Sea Power,” a term first coined by Capt. A.T. Mahan and the core thread of his life’s work.  His central argument was that the outcome of rivalries on the seas have decisively shaped the course of modern history. Although Mahan’s scholarship has long been seen as
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Operation Storm

Japan's Top Secret Submarines and Its Plan to Change the Course of World War II

de John Geoghegan ...

The riveting true story of Japan's top secret plan to change the course of World War II using a squadron of mammoth submarines a generation ahead of their timeIn 1941, the architects of Japan's sneak attack on Pearl Harbor planned a bold follow-up: a potentially devastating air raid—this time against New York City and Washington, DC. The classified Japanese program required developing a squadron ... Leer más

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The riveting true story of Japan's top secret plan to change the course of World War II using a squadron of mammoth submarines a generation ahead of their timeIn 1941, the architects of Japan's sneak attack on Pearl Harbor planned a bold follow-up: a potentially devastating air raid—this time against New York City and Washington, DC. The classified Japanese program required developing a squadron
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The US Navy and the War in Europe

de Robert C. Stern ...

The author of Big Gun Battles "shows how the US Navy was slowly but surely drawn into WW2 in the Atlantic theatre of operations . . . well researched" (Warships Magazine).Although the defeat of Japan was the US Navy's greatest contribution to the Second World War, it also played a significant role in the battle against Hitler. Even before Germany declared war in 1941, US naval vessels were ... Leer más

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The author of Big Gun Battles "shows how the US Navy was slowly but surely drawn into WW2 in the Atlantic theatre of operations . . . well researched" (Warships Magazine).Although the defeat of Japan was the US Navy's greatest contribution to the Second World War, it also played a significant role in the battle against Hitler. Even before Germany declared war in 1941, US naval vessels were
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Infortunios de Alonso Ramirez / The Misfortunes of Alonso Ramirez (1690)

Annotated Bilingual Edition

Traducido por José F. Buscaglia-Salgado ...

de Carlos de Siguenza y Gongora ...

In 2009, 319 years after its publication, and following over a century of copious scholarly speculation about the work, José F. Buscaglia is the first scholar to furnish direct and irrefutable proof that the story contained in the Infortunios/Misfortunes is based on the life and times of a man certifiably named Alonso Ramírez, who was shipwrecked on Herradura Point in the Coast of Yucatán on ... Leer más

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In 2009, 319 years after its publication, and following over a century of copious scholarly speculation about the work, José F. Buscaglia is the first scholar to furnish direct and irrefutable proof that the story contained in the Infortunios/Misfortunes is based on the life and times of a man certifiably named Alonso Ramírez, who was shipwrecked on Herradura Point in the Coast of Yucatán on
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