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Mad Boy by Nick Arvin

posted in Reviews on June 14, 2018 by Kevin Holtsberry 1 Comment

A wild, at times hilarious, at times touching, romp set during the War of 1812. Redcoats and Bluecoats face off, slaves seek their freedom, looters and pirates hope to take advantage of the chaos of war, while many people are trying to survive.

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The Shining Sea by George C. Daughan

posted in Reviews on December 30, 2014 by Jeff Grim 0 Comments

An excellent description and analysis of David Porter’s cruise in southern Pacific Ocean. Daughan balances describing Porter’s excellent leadership of the Essex and Porter’s borderline stupid decision to claim Nuku Hiva for the United States.

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