Philbrick, Nathaniel
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Travels with George: In Search of Washington and His Legacy
This enjoyable read, as intensely researched as all of Philbrick's books, offers insight into the motivations and career of the author (a self-described history geek), and the vision, character, and impact of Washington. For history readers at all levels.
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In the Hurricane's Eye: The Genius of George Washington and the Victory at Yorktown
Readers of Revolutionary War history will be enrapt by the blow-by-blow detail of this lively narrative, which is supported by countless letters and journal entries from key participants. [See Prepub Alert, 4/23/18.]
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Valiant Ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and the Fate of the American Revolution
Philbrick weaves exciting accounts of Arnold's impulsive battlefield exploits with the activities of self-interested military and civil associates into the demythified story of the circumstances of a tragic betrayal. This page-turner will be valued by both casual readers and historians. [See Prepub Alert, 11/2/15]
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Bunker Hill: A City, a Siege, a Revolution
This is the third recent popular history of the Battle of Bunker Hill, following James L. Nelson's With Fire and Sword and Paul Lockhart's The Whites of Their Eyes—each offering a unique but complementary perspective. Philbrick's is an exhaustively researched, intelligent, and engaging narrative with a sophisticated approach. Collections lacking the other two books should certainly acquire this; those with the others should consider this one too. [See Prepub Alert, 11/25/12.]
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Why Read Moby-Dick? Books on Tape
This title is historian Philbrick's valentine to Herman Melville's singular masterpiece...
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While heartwarming for Melville fundamentalists, whether Philbrick's boundless enthusiasm for Moby-Dick is contagious enough to convince nonbelievers to take the 700-plus-page or 25-hour audio journey is debatable. But if this won't do it, nothing will. Glorious! ["While Philbrick may not persuade all readers who've been avoiding this tome to give it a try, he should succeed in swaying quite a few," read the review of the Viking hc, LJ 9/15/11.—Ed.]
Why Read Moby-Dick?
While heartwarming for Melville fundamentalists, whether Philbrick's boundless enthusiasm for Moby-Dick is contagious enough to convince nonbelievers to take the 700-plus-page or 25-hour audio journey is debatable. But if this won't do it, nothing will. Glorious! ["While Philbrick may not persuade all readers who've been avoiding this tome to give it a try, he should succeed in swaying quite a few," read the review of the Viking hc, LJ 9/15/11.—Ed.]
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Why Read Moby-Dick?
While Philbrick may not persuade all readers who've been avoiding this tome to give it a try, he should succeed in swaying quite a few. There's nothing especially subtle or insightful here for those who've studied the book, but to entice new readers to Melville's work, it surely deserves consideration.—Charles C. Nash, formerly with Cottey Coll., Nevada, MO
