Academy on the James is the exciting account of the birth; the life; and the tragic death of the Confederate naval school. Utilizing meticulous research; the author has pieced together a remarkable story of the South's naval school and the young midshipmen who attended it. From the battles below Richmond in the summer of 1864; to the guardians of the Confederate treasury in its retreat south to the Carolinas and Georgia; they remained true to their nation and themselves - and they never surrendered.
#995530 in Books 2007-03-01Format: IllustratedOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x 1.00 x 5.75l; 1.48 #File Name: 1571781358456 pages
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20 of 25 people found the following review helpful. A+++By 1435689I don't understand these negative reviews from so called experts; my goodness.There is no one alive today who knows first hand how things actually were 500 years ago.Where there is no written record; all the experts in the world are only using "hearsay" and "educated guesses."Everything we know about Native American culture has been handed down by storytelling--why is this suddenly criticized?Sacred and Spiritual visions are respected in Native American culture--why is this book of spiritual vision so negatively treated?Before such criticism; one should consider praising this effort for putting us on the right path.What is written in this book is far more truthful and genuine than other works. Just look on the internet and try to find out anything genuine about the history of Native American Manhattan. The majority of Google search returns repeat the tired old lie about 24 dollars worth of trade beads.As most of us know history books on Native American cultures are filled with lies retold so many times; the lie has been forgotten.Apparently no one read the introduction in which the author says he started with historical research and continued as a spiritual journey. I would say he had a spiritual vision that is worth sharing.I recommend this book; with all of its criticisms; to every Native New Yorker; everyone who feels a spiritual connection and every teacher who strives to provide their students with a sense of living history. --Call it a novel if you want; it is still far more educational and interesting than the media trash that fills young minds today.1 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Fascinating ReadBy D.H.B.For anyone interested in the details of the Native Americans living in the New York area; I would highly recommend this book.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Book was in great shape. I was born in Queens and lived ...By Keith SadlerBook was in great shape. I was born in Queens and lived in Farmingdale. I enjoyed learning the history that was never taught in school. Great maps; great read!
