![]() ![]() The Wordy Shipmates examines the New England Puritans and their journey to and impact on America. Replete with a cast of beguiling and often tragic characters, including an overthrown Hawaiian queen, whalers, missionaries, sugar barons, Teddy Roosevelt and assorted con men, Unfamiliar Fishes is another history lesson in Americana as only Vowell can tell it – with brainy wit and droll humor. Vowell’s book, Unfamiliar Fishes is the intriguing history of our 50th state, Hawaii, annexed in 1898. ![]() ![]() Her most recent book, Lafayette in the Somewhat United States, explores both the ideas and the battles of the American Revolution, especially the patriot founders' alliance with France as personified by the teenage volunteer in George Washington's army, the Marquis de Lafayette. By examining the connections between the American past and present, she offers personal, often humorous accounts of American history as well as current events and politics. Sarah Vowell is the New York Times bestselling author of seven nonfiction books on American history and culture. ![]()
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