Call of the Sea
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.90 (947 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1412040450 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 284 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In 1992, Phil participated in an Army War College seminar on world affairs. As a filmmaker, he won the prestigious CINE Golden Eagle Award for Majesty of America, a documentary highlighting the natural beauty of the U.S. Phil Wallace's novel Call of the Sea reveals his lifelong passion for military history. He has sailed the Chesapeake Bay, the Long Island Sound and the New England waters off Cape Cod and Block Island.
A novel of deep love and fierce action set in the early 19th Century when Britannia ruled the waves and a handful of American skippers dared to meet her in battle.
About the Author Phil Wallace's novel Call of the Sea reveals his lifelong passion for military history. Phil made his career on Madison Avenue. As a novelist and painter, Phil's themes often return to the sea. As a filmmaker, he won the prestigious CINE Golden Eagle Award for Majesty of America, a documentary highlighting the natural beauty of the U.S. He has sailed the Chesapeake Bay, the Long Island Sound and the New England waters off Cape Cod and Block Island. Later, as an information officer at General Electric, Phil worked closely with scientists
Call of the Sea- A Classic & Salty Yarn OK, I'm a sucker for sea stories. I've read every Patrick O'Brian novel cover-to-cover. Is Phil Wallace the American Patrick O'Brian? Probably. I would place his knowledge of the days of fighting sail right up there in that rarified company. Further, the years surrounding the formation of the United States Navy and the establishment of the country as a respectable force on the high seas is a fascinatin. "Should You Read Call of the Sea?" according to Sailor Sexton. The answer is unequivocally "indeed!" It is an easy read by an apparent Renaissance Man (read the bio). He has created a fascinating high-seas drama with a strong love interest. Fiction and actual history work especially well together as Washington burns and Baltimore is besieged during the War of 1812. The book is not just for lovers of sailing, the sea and naval history although it will appeal to the. "Cover-to-Cover Excitement!" according to R. Pendleton. "Call of the Sea" is a great read! I couldn't put it down and finished it in one sitting.The action set during the United States' infancy is exciting and fast-paced. The characters are well-developed. Readers can relate to their personalities, feelings, and convictions.After following Jonathan Coyne's development to become a first-rate sailor, we watch him become a superb commander when the War of 1812