An epic shipwreck tale. Sacrifice and heroism are recounted in a comprehensive study of a ship that embodied America's role in the nineteenth-century Pacific as Yankee enterprise helped open Asia to trade. Well-researched; well-written; this book also takes readers for the first time intoSaginaw's long-lost grave beneath the sea.--James P. Delgado; president; The Institute of Nautical Archaeology "An impressive study of a naval vessel from construction to destruction."--William Still Jr.; author of Crisis at Sea The USS Saginaw was a Civil War gunboat that served in Pacific and Asian waters between 1860 and 1870. During this decade; the crew witnessed the trade disruptions of the Opium Wars; the Taiping Rebellion; the transportation of Confederate sailors to Central America; the French intervention in Mexico; and the growing presence of American naval forces in Hawaii.In 1870; the ship sank at one of the world's most remote coral reefs; her crew was rescued sixty-eight days later after a dramatic open-boat voyage. More than 130 years later; Hans Van Tilburg led the team that discovered and recorded the Saginaw's remains near the Kure Atoll reef.Van Tilburg's narrative provides fresh insights and a vivid retelling of a classic naval shipwreck. He provides a fascinating perspective on the watershed events in history that reshaped the Pacific during these years. And the tale of archaeological search and discovery reveals that adventure is still to be found on the high seas.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Entirely new perspective on WWII.By John J GreenAfter reading and very much enjoying 'Citizens of London'; and getting a recommendation from a friend; I decided this would be a good choice; I was not disappointed. LHI provides an almost entirely new perspective on WWII. Particularly enlightening concerning the roles of Czech; Polish; Norwegian and Belgians. You won't be disappointed.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. What the defeated nations contributed to winning WWII.By Paul BergAn in depth retelling of the important but under acknowledged role of the government-in-exile and the vital underground activities of their subjugated populaces World War II.The book also relates the dreadful blunders that cost both unnecessary lost lives and prolonged the war. Olson also documents the heartless behavior of the British leaders to the plight of Poland during and after the war. This in spite of the magnificent role of the Polish fighters in their role in breaking the German Enigma code; their role in the air war during the blitz and in their underground activities.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A fine history of lesser known events during World War IIBy UnderhilllThis is an excellent overview of events affecting various heads of state during World War II. The writing is clear; direct; and always interesting; I learned a great deal from the book and will look for more titles by this author.
