| Morning of Fire: America's Epic First Journey Into the Pacific Contributor(s): Ridley, Scott (Author) |
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ISBN: 0061700193 ISBN-13: 9780061700194 Publisher: William Morrow & Company OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Expeditions & Discoveries - History | United States - State & Local - Pacific Northwest (or, Wa) - History | Canada - General |
| Dewey: 973 |
| LCCN: 2010019477 |
| Physical Information: 1.11" H x 5.32" W x 7.98" (0.74 lbs) 464 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 18th Century - Cultural Region - Pacific Northwest |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Morning of Fire by Scott Ridley is the thrilling story of 18th century American explorer and expeditioner John Kedrick as he journeyed for land and trade in the Pacific. Set against the backdrop of one of the most exciting and uncertain times in world history, John Kendrick's odyssey aboard his sailing ship Lady Washington carries him from the shores of New England across the unexplored waters of the Pacific Northwest to the contentious ports of China and the war-ravaged islands of Hawaii, all while avoiding intrigues and traps from the British and the Spanish. Morning of Fire is riveting American and naval history that brings the era of George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson gloriously alive--a tale of danger, adventure, and discovery that fans of Nathaniel Philbrick will not want to miss. |
Contributor Bio(s): Ridley, Scott: - Descended from a long line of New England sailors and shipbuilders, Scott Ridley has written for the New Republic, The Nation, Newsday, the Denver Post, and other publications. He lives with his family in East Harwich, Massachusetts. |