Customer Review: I have been a long-time fan of Tony Horwitz, and always look forward to his historic-based, quirky and entertaining books. A Journey Long and Strange: Rediscovering the New World follows his usual formula in traveling in the steps of history. In this case, he follows in the steps of America's early... more info
Customer Review: Confederates in the Attic: Dispatches from the Unfinished Civil War If you've ever wondered why the South can't just get over the whole Civil War thing, this book explains--without being unduly sympathetic. It is also good for more than a few belly laughs--particularly if you are Southern, but... more info
In my research for Wai-nani, High Chiefess of Hawaii, I read a dozen accounts of Captain James Cook's deadly encounter with the natives of Hawaii in 1779. This included not only the Captains' journal, but that of seaman, John Ledyard, and that of first mate, Lt. King. When Tony Horwitz... more info
Customer Review: BAGHDAD WITHOUT A MAP is a series of articles Tony Horwitz wrote while trying to spark a freelance journalism career in the Middle East. The title is somewhat misleading as the articles cover a wide spectrum of Middle Eastern countries. Horwitz does not always have an assignment as was the case... more info
Customer Review: I would recommend all of his books, but there is still only one I will go back and read again and again.....Confederates in the Attic. The best.
Customer Review: This collection of short biographies of persons connected with American adventure is fascinating. Because it is a compilation from a biographical encyclopedia, there are various writing styles from the various authors. Any one of the chapters is interesting, cumulatively they give a sense of the... more info
Customer Review: London does not disappoint in this collection. His observations are as sound today as they were in his time. It was fascinating to see that London even experimented with science fiction in his story the Red One. Sean O'Reilly
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Customer Review: this was my second read. he finds the thread in everyday, modern life that connects us to the epics. i can't wait to see what he (and we) will discover next.
