The Island at the Center of the World by Russell Shorto Buy book: $10.02
In a landmark work of history, Shorto presents astonishing information on thefounding of our nation and reveals in riveting detail the crucial role of theDutch in making America what it is today.
I'm not sure if I'm up to reading this one...seems a little dense for my brain which is feeling a little feeble this morning...maybe after I finish my coffee!
Well, perhaps due to already having had my coffee, I really really like this excerpt. He has a great way of packing a lot of useful social/milieu history into a brief passage. I'm definitely going to buy this one. Thanks!
I was fascinated to read yesterday's excerpt, as I discovered a couple of years ago when tracing my genealogy that Henry Hudson the explorer was my 8 times great-grand uncle. I have also been to the site of St. Dunstan's in the East church in London, where according to this book, his grandfather was buried. Of course, I didn't know anything about it at the time. The church was blown up during the Second World War, so only its outer shell remains, and it has been converted into a lovely, though slightly eerie, gardens. Anyway, a strange bit of coincidence to arrive in one's mailbox on an otherwise dull Monday morning at work. I shall look forward to what happens next!
The first two chapters have inspired me to want read more of this Author's books! The interesting things mentioned already about history is making me want to find out more. This author has a way of making the book interesting reading, even w/o coffee/tea/coke....:>)
