A Voyage Long and Strange: Rediscovering the New World
by: Tony Horwitz
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A Voyage Long and Strange: Rediscovering the New World
A Voyage Long and Strange: Rediscovering the New World
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- On the road with Alvar, Francisco, and Hernando
"... history, in America, is a dish best served plain. The first course could include a dollop of Italian in 1942, but not Spanish spice or French sauce or too much Indian corn. Nothing too filling or fancy ahead of the turkey and pumpkin pie, just the way Grandma used to cook it." - Tony Horwitz
Growing up in the 50s and 60s as part of white, middle-class America, the essentials of U.S. history as taught in primary and secondary schools emphasized Columbus and then skipped to the English ... Read More
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- A Wonderful Voyage
From Vikings to Pilgrims, this delightful book by Pulitzer Prize winning author Tony Horwitz uncovers historical facts in a way that is exciting and, at times, quite humorous.The neat thing about his books is that they are also "travelogues" - he actually follows ancient routes and travels to the places he is researching and makes history come alive."A Voyage Long and Strange," should be required reading for high school students in my humble opinion, and is so easy to read that they would enjoy it, ... Read More
Rating: - A fresh look at an old topic and the people the author meets along the way
I've been a fan of this author for many years.I love his books because they are all upfront and personal as he tells tales of his own personal discoveries about history and the people he meets along the way.
Subtitled "Rediscovering the New World", this particular book is about the early voyages, discoveries and settlements in America.We learn about the Vikings, the Spanish, the French and the English as well as the various Indian tribes.We also meet a large variety of modern day people, ... Read More
Rating: - A Haunting Journey into the Past
Tony Horwitz's "A Voyage Long and Strange" is a wonderfully told mix of historical facts and myths revisited by a modern-day adventurer. As he explores the roots of America's discovery and colonization, he does so with engaging prose and lively descriptions that bring to life not only the many forgotten chapters of America's history, but also its today's physical landscape.
Challenged by his quest to reshape the historical narrative of the Vikings, Conquistadors, and colonists of the various ... Read More
Rating: - Fascinating
I found this book to be utterly fascinating. Tony Horwitz has a talent for writing that keeps you intrigued - I've loved all his books.
- On the road with Alvar, Francisco, and Hernando"... history, in America, is a dish best served plain. The first course could include a dollop of Italian in 1942, but not Spanish spice or French sauce or too much Indian corn. Nothing too filling or fancy ahead of the turkey and pumpkin pie, just the way Grandma used to cook it." - Tony Horwitz
Growing up in the 50s and 60s as part of white, middle-class America, the essentials of U.S. history as taught in primary and secondary schools emphasized Columbus and then skipped to the English ... Read More
Rating:
- A Wonderful VoyageFrom Vikings to Pilgrims, this delightful book by Pulitzer Prize winning author Tony Horwitz uncovers historical facts in a way that is exciting and, at times, quite humorous.The neat thing about his books is that they are also "travelogues" - he actually follows ancient routes and travels to the places he is researching and makes history come alive."A Voyage Long and Strange," should be required reading for high school students in my humble opinion, and is so easy to read that they would enjoy it, ... Read More
Rating:
- A fresh look at an old topic and the people the author meets along the wayI've been a fan of this author for many years.I love his books because they are all upfront and personal as he tells tales of his own personal discoveries about history and the people he meets along the way.
Subtitled "Rediscovering the New World", this particular book is about the early voyages, discoveries and settlements in America.We learn about the Vikings, the Spanish, the French and the English as well as the various Indian tribes.We also meet a large variety of modern day people, ... Read More
Rating:
- A Haunting Journey into the PastTony Horwitz's "A Voyage Long and Strange" is a wonderfully told mix of historical facts and myths revisited by a modern-day adventurer. As he explores the roots of America's discovery and colonization, he does so with engaging prose and lively descriptions that bring to life not only the many forgotten chapters of America's history, but also its today's physical landscape.
Challenged by his quest to reshape the historical narrative of the Vikings, Conquistadors, and colonists of the various ... Read More
Rating:
- FascinatingI found this book to be utterly fascinating. Tony Horwitz has a talent for writing that keeps you intrigued - I've loved all his books.
