Morning of Fire: America's Epic First Journey Into the Pacific

Morning of Fire by Scott Ridley is the thrilling story of 18th century American explorer and expeditioner John Kedrick as he journeyed for land and trade in the Pacific. Set against the backdrop of one of the most exciting and uncertain times in world history, John Kendrick's odyssey aboard his sailing ship Lady Washington carries him from the shores of New England across the unexplored waters of the Pacific Northwest to the contentious ports of China and the war-ravaged islands of Hawaii, all while avoiding intrigues and traps from the British and the Spanish. Morning of Fire is riveting American and naval history that brings the era of George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson gloriously alive--a tale of danger, adventure, and discovery that fans of Nathaniel Philbrick will not want to miss.

Author: Scott Ridley
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Published: 12/06/2011
Pages: 464
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.74lbs
Size: 7.98h x 5.32w x 1.11d
ISBN: 9780061700194

About the Author
Ridley, Scott: -

Descended from a long line of New England sailors and shipbuilders, Scott Ridley has written for the New Republic, The Nation, Newsday, the Denver Post, and other publications. He lives with his family in East Harwich, Massachusetts.