As Henry Hudson sailed up the broad river that would one day bear his name, he grew concerned that his Dutch patrons would be disappointed in his failure to find the fabled route to the Orient. What b
This "engrossing account ... at once grand and quirky, entertaining and informative" (Publishers Weekly) delivers the fascinating 300-year history of American whaling, integrating literar
In a work rich in maritime lore and brimming with original historical detail, Eric Jay Dolin, the best-selling author of Leviathan, presents the definitive history of American lighthouses. Brilliant B
