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  • The Black Joke

    The True Story of One Ship's Battle Against the Slave Trade

    by A.E. Rooks ...
    A groundbreaking history of the Black Joke, the most famous member of the British Royal Navy’s anti-slavery squadron, and the long fight to end the transatlantic slave trade.The most feared ship in Britain’s West Africa Squadron, His Majesty’s brig Black Joke was one of a handful of ships tasked with patrolling the western coast of Africa in an effort to end hundreds of years of global slave ... Read more

    $14.99 USD $3.99 USD

  • Heaven and Hell

    In a remote part of Iceland, a boy and his friend Barður join a boat to fish for cod. A winter storm surprises them out at sea and Barður, who has forgotten his waterproof as he was too absorbed in 'Paradise Lost', succumbs to the ferocious cold and dies. Appalled by the death and by the fishermen's callous ability to set about gutting the fatal catch, the boy leaves the village, intending to ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors

    The Extraordinary World War II Story of the U.S. Navy's Finest Hour

    “This will be a fight against overwhelming odds from which survival cannot be expected. We will do what damage we can.”With these words, Lieutenant Commander Robert W. Copeland addressed the crew of the destroyer escort USS Samuel B. Roberts on the morning of October 25, 1944, off the Philippine Island of Samar. On the horizon loomed the mightiest ships of the Japanese navy, a massive fleet that ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Six Frigates: The Epic History of the Founding of the U.S. Navy

    by Ian W. Toll ...
    "A fluent, intelligent history...give[s] the reader a feel for the human quirks and harsh demands of life at sea."—New York Times Book ReviewBefore the ink was dry on the U.S. Constitution, the establishment of a permanent military became the most divisive issue facing the new government. The founders—particularly Jefferson, Madison, and Adams—debated fiercely. Would a standing army be the thin ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Lethal Tides

    Mary Sears and the Marine Scientists Who Helped Win World War II

    "Magnificently researched, brilliantly written, Lethal Tides is immensely entertaining and reads like an action novel. Catherine Musemeche has brought to life the incredible work of the scientists and researchers who made such a remarkable contribution to America’s war effort in the Pacific theater during WWII.” —Admiral William H. McRaven (U.S. Navy, Ret.), #1 New York Times bestselling author ... Read more

    $18.99 USD

  • The Wager

    A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder

    by David Grann ...
    #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of Killers of the Flower Moon, a page-turning story of shipwreck, survival, and savagery, culminating in a court martial that reveals a shocking truth. The powerful narrative reveals the deeper meaning of the events on The Wager, showing that it was not only the captain and crew who ended up on trial, but the very idea of empire.A Best Book of the ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • In Search of a Kingdom

    Francis Drake, Elizabeth I, and the Perilous Birth of the British Empire

    “FASCINATING . . . Dramatic and timely.” —New York Times Book Review, Editors' ChoiceIn this grand and thrilling narrative, the acclaimed biographer of Magellan and Columbus reveals the singular adventures of Sir Francis Drake, whose mastery of the seas during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I changed the course of history.“Entrancing . . . Very good indeed.” —Wall Street JournalBefore he was ... Read more

    $14.99 USD $1.99 USD

  • The Hunt for Hitler's Warship

    Winston Churchill called it "the Beast." It was said to be unsinkable. More than thirty military operations failed to destroy it. Eliminating the Tirpitz, Hitler's mightiest warship, a 52,000-ton behemoth, became an Allied obsession.In The Hunt for Hitler's Warship, Patrick Bishop tells the epic story of the men who would not rest until the Tirpitz lay at the bottom of the sea. In November of 1944 ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Into Enemy Waters

    A World War II Story of the Demolition Divers Who Became the Navy SEALS

    A veteran US frogman recounts his experiences in World War II and the risky pre-invasion missions of the Underwater Demolition Teams.?Into Enemy Waters is the story of World War II’s most elite and daring unit of warriors, the direct precursors to the Navy SEALs, told through the eyes of its last living member, ninety-five-year-old George Morgan.Morgan was just a wiry, seventeen-year-old lifeguard ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Anarchy

    The East India Company, Corporate Violence, and the Pillage of an Empire

    Finalist for the Cundill History PrizeONE OF PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA'S FAVORITE BOOKS OF THE YEARNAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY The Wall Street Journal and NPR“Superb … A vivid and richly detailed story … worth reading by everyone.” -The New York Times Book ReviewFrom the bestselling author of Return of a King<... ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Islands of Destiny

    The Solomons Campaign and the Eclipse of the Rising Sun

    by John Prados ...
    The Battle of Midway is traditionally held as the point when Allied forces gained advantage over the Japanese. In Islands of Destiny, acclaimed historian and military intelligence expert John Prados points out that the Japanese forces quickly regained strength after Midway and continued their assault undaunted.Taking this surprising fact as the start of his inquiry, he began to investigate how and ... Read more

    $14.99 USD $4.99 USD

  • A Signal Victory

    The Lake Erie Campaign, 1812-1813

    Series series Bluejacket Books
    The Battle of Lake Erie on 10 September 1813 is considered by many to be the most important naval confrontation of the War of 1812. Made famous by the American fleet commander Oliver Hazard Perry's comment, "We have met the enemy and they are ours," the battle marked the U.S. Navy's first successful fleet action and was one of the rare occasions when the Royal Navy surrendered an entire squadron. ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • The Siege of Tsingtau

    The German-Japanese War, 1914

    “A well-written, modern narrative of the political and military events leading up to, during and after the German-Japanese War of 1914.”—The Australian Naval InstituteThe German-Japanese War was a key, yet often neglected, episode in the opening phase of the First World War. It had profound implications for the future, particularly in respect of Japan’s acquisition of Germany’s Micronesian islands ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Ghosts of Honolulu

    A Japanese Spy, A Japanese American Spy Hunter, and the Untold Story of Pearl Harbor

    by Mark Harmon ...
    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"A fast-paced debut...Espionage buffs will savor this vibrant account." — Publishers WeeklyA U.S. naval counterintelligence officer working to safeguard Pearl Harbor; a Japanese spy ordered to Hawaii to gather information on the American fleet. On December 7, 1941, their hidden stories are exposed by a morning of bloodshed that would change the world forever. Scrutinizing ... Read more

    $14.99 USD $3.99 USD

  • The Wide Wide Sea

    Imperial Ambition, First Contact and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook

    by Hampton Sides ...
    **NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES, TIME, THE ECONOMIST, NPR, THE NEW YORKER, THE SMITHSONIAN, AND KIRKUS REVIEWSA “thrilling and superbly crafted” (The Wall Street Journal) account of the most momentous voyage of the Age of Exploration, which culminated in Captain James Cook’s death in Hawaii, and left a complex and controversial legacy still debated ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Rise of the Cajun Mariners

    The Race for Big Oil

    by Woody Falgoux ...
    The story of four families of Cajun boatmen and their rise from trappers and shrimpers to mega-millionaires.Rise of the Cajun Mariners documents an untold piece of American history-the beginnings of what is now the global, multibillion-dollar marine oil and gas industry. In addition, it gives an insightful insider account of one of America’s only truly distinctive cultures-the Cajuns.The book ... Read more

    $18.99 USD

  • Spy Ships

    One Hundred Years of Intelligence Collection by Ships and Submarines

    Almost from the first days of seafaring, men have used ships for “spying” and intelligence collection. Since early in the twentieth century, with the technological advancements of radio and radar, the U.S. Navy and other government agencies and many other navies have used increasingly specialized ships and submarines to ferret out the secrets of other nations. The United States and the Soviet ... Read more

    $25.99 USD

  • My Adventures During the Late War

    A Narrative of Shipwreck, Captivity and Escapes from French Prisons, and Sea Service in 1804-14 (Memoirs of Napoleonic Wars)

    Donat Henchy O'Brien's 'My Adventures During the Late War' is a captivating memoir that provides a firsthand account of the author's experiences during a tumultuous period of conflict. The book is written in a straightforward and engaging style, drawing readers into the chaos and uncertainty of war. O'Brien's vivid descriptions transport the reader to the battlegrounds, offering a powerful insight ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Dead Wake

    The Last Crossing of the Lusitania

    by Erik Larson ...
    #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the bestselling author and master of narrative nonfiction comes the enthralling story of the sinking of the Lusitania“Both terrifying and enthralling.”—Entertainment Weekly“Thrilling, dramatic and powerful.”—NPR“Thoroughly engrossing.”—George R.R. MartinOn May 1, 1915, with WWI entering its tenth month, a luxury ocean liner as richly appointed as an English ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • Empire of Ice and Stone

    The Disastrous and Heroic Voyage of the Karluk

    by Buddy Levy ...
    National Outdoor Book Awards WinnerThe true, harrowing story of the ill-fated 1913 Canadian Arctic Expedition and the two men who came to define it.In the summer of 1913, the wooden-hulled brigantine Karluk departed Canada for the Arctic Ocean. At the helm was Captain Bob Bartlett, considered the world’s greatest living ice navigator. The expedition’s visionary leader was a flamboyant impresario ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • The Navy of the Nuclear Age, 1947-2007

    Series series The U.S. Navy Warship Series
    The Navy of the Nuclear Age, 1947-2007, the fifth volume in the monumental U.S. Navy Warship series, presents an all-inclusive compendium of the ships that served in the U.S. Navy from the Cold War up through the present day. Featuring radical new developments in warships such as nuclear-powered submarines and carriers equipped with ballistic missiles, the post-World War II period was one of ... Read more

    $61.99 USD

  • First Blue

    The Story of World War II Ace Butch Voris and the Creation of the Blue Angels

    Robert K Wilcox's First Blue presents the remarkable story of a true hero of American aviation during World War II.The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels are the most famous flight demonstration team in the world. While millions of aviation enthusiasts see their shows every year, the story of the man who formed the squadron has never been told. He is Roy Marlin "Butch" Voris, a World War II Ace and one of ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • The Pirate Round

    Book Three of the Brethren of the Coast

    In 1706, war still rages in Europe, and the tobacco planters of the Virginia colony's tidewater struggle against shrinking markets and pirates lurking off the coast. But American seafarers have found a new source of wealth: the Indian Ocean and ships carrying fabulous treasure to the great Mogul of India.Faced with ruin, former pirate Thomas Marlowe is determined to find a way to the riches of the ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Scurvy

    How a Surgeon, a Mariner, and a Gentlemen Solved the Greatest Medical Mystery of the Age of Sail

    This lively history of the dreaded disease “weav[es] a tale of medical discovery into a swashbuckling adventure on the high seas” (The Toronto Star).Scurvy took a terrible toll in the Age of Sail, killing more sailors than were lost in all naval combat combined. The threat of the disease kept ships close to home and doomed those vessels that ventured too far from port. The willful ignorance of the ... Read more

    $14.99 USD