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Nathaniel Philbrick

Sea of Glory

The Epic South Seas Expedition 1838-42. Revised edition. Sprache: Englisch.
kartoniert , 522 Seiten
ISBN 0007121164
EAN 9780007121168
Veröffentlicht Februar 2005
Verlag/Hersteller HarperCollins Publishers
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The dramatic story of the largest voyage of discovery in the history of the world, this is an astounding tale of courage, arrogance and adventure on the high seas from the author of 'In the Heart of the Sea'.

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'Philbrick reconstructs this remarkable expedition in heroic detail!an exemplary account of an important and neglected expedition.' The Times 'A stirring yarn, a satisfying lump of cultural history, and a thoughtful moral fable.' Daily Telegraph 'Elegant and meticulously researched!Philbrick's book brings the motivation and nature of exploration into sharp relief.' Independent 'It is a fine salty tale, with a becalmed beginning, a stormy centre and a long, messy accusation-filled return to shore.' Sunday Times 'A gripping history of the remarkable search for the "ice studded mystery" at the bottom of the world!Superb.' Economist 'Philbrick, a conscientious historian and an articulate writer, manages to bring a strong sense of narrative to his tale while still placing it within the broader historical perspective!Perhaps the greatest merit of the book is in its redressing the oversights of history![It is] a reappraisal of naval history and a powerful study of flawed genius.' Times Literary Supplement PRAISE FOR IN THE HEART OF THE SEA: 'William Hootkins can barely hide the disdain in his deep, throaty, American voice as he tells of the massacre. If you listen hard enough you can detect a hint of poetic justice as he relays the horrors of the survivors, found sucking the marrow from their dead shipmates' bone. Brilliant.' Observer 'Nathaniel Philbrick has taken one of the most horrifying stories in maritime history and turned it into a classic. Rich with detail on topics ranging from celestial navigation and whale biology to the history of cannibalism, this is historical writing at its best -- and at the same time, one of the most chilling books I have ever read.' Sebastian Junger, author of THE PERFECT STORM.