Christopher Newman, 36, an American who has become wealthy in commerce and manufacturing following the Civil War, is the hero, in "The American", an early novel by Henry James. Most of the story is ... Read More
Two Years Before the Mast: A Personal Narrative of Life at Sea
This book takes you there through the eyes of Richard Dana, a young man who needed a break from school to regain his health. Dana's voyage to California in a sailing ship in the early 1800's brings ... Read More
