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Half Moon - Henry Hudson and the Voyage that Redrew the Map of the New World

By: Bloomsbury

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Reference Books (Bloomsbury)

MSRP old price: $18.00


Product Info

Title
Half Moon - Henry Hudson and the Voyage that Redrew the Map of the New World
Publisher
Category
Author
Douglas Hunter
Publish Year
2010
Pages
329
Dimensions
5.5x8.25x1"
NKG Part #
2147843261
Type
Softcover

Description

Four centuries ago, Henry Hudson discovered the majestic river that now bears his name. Douglas Hunter's "Half Moon" is the first book-length history of the 1609 adventure that would ultimately reshape the New World and lead to the birth of a global capital--New York City. This swiftly moving tale re-creates the bubbling mixture of espionage, economics, and politics that drove men to the edges of the known world--and beyond. In a feat of forensic cartography, Hunter offers a fresh perspective on the daring Hudson's motivation and objectives--and even on where he went. "Half Moon" is a rich narrative of adventure, filled with international intrigue, business drama, and the thrill of discovery.