“An incredible adventure story. A real classic.†—Annie Dillard; Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Pilgrim at Tinker Creek In the 1860s; the Russian-American Telegraph Company set out to telegraphically connect the United States and Europe using lines running through the Bering Strait and Siberia. The failed expedition marked one of the first explorations of the vast Siberian wilderness; and George Kennan’s tale of a seemingly endless land filled with wildlife and nomadic tribes is as entertaining today as it was 140 years ago. With biting humor and poignant insight; Kennan details his years fighting to survive a doomed mission. He depicts the quiet loneliness of the desolate landscape; the eerie glow of the sun at midnight; and the refusal to give in to one of the harshest places man has ever tried to conquer. His book is a testament to our planet’s beauty and danger; as well as to the tireless will of the human spirit.
#1108313 in Books Regnery History 2012-12-10Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.90 x 2.10 x 6.00l; 1.85 #File Name: 162157010X325 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Another Excellent Bok by StonekemperBy Master HahnGreat book by Mr. Stonekemper (as usual with everything he puts out).Removes much of the mythology about the "terrible generalmanship of Grant" and the "one of the best of all times" of Lee.The Truth - as noted by more and more historians - ironically (as this shows) was just the opposite.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Bonekemper a happy find.By CustomerWell worth reading; nhistory good interpretation better.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A bit biased.By Michael DavisI believe that Grant was a superior general to Lee. He knew what it was going to take to beat the CSA and did it. However; I thought this book laid it on a bit thick. Michael Davis
