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Embark on a thrilling 87,000-mile voyage with Midshipman William Reynolds in “The Private Journal of William Reynolds.” A captivating first-person account of the U.S. Exploring Expedition (1838-1842), this journal unveils the wonders and perils of a four-year global circuit. Explore the world through the eyes of a young seaman, encountering breathtaking landscapes and tumultuous seas. Witness the unfolding drama as Commander Wilkes’ leadership is challenged. Experience a unique blend of meticulous observation and youthful wonder in this gripping seafaring adventure from Peter Irons, ISBN: 9780143039051.
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Ashish Kumar Singh –
A truly remarkable journey, captured beautifully in this journal. It feels as if you are there during the whole read.
Raunaq Mehrotra –
I enjoyed learning about the different cultures the crew encountered. Some sections felt repetitive, hence
Kumari Sakshi –
A well-written account of a remarkable journey. I found some of the naval jargon difficult to understand though.
Akash Aryan –
Reynolds’ journal is a treasure trove of information about the expedition. Some of the descriptions did not need to be added.
Bhanu Pratap Singh Rathore –
Reynolds’ voice is captivating, even when describing mundane tasks. Wilkes character could be explored.
Harshit Soni –
I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in adventure stories! I found myself wishing I was there on deck.
Divyadharshan P –
The journal gives such insight to the expedition and the people. I think Reynolds’ opinion of commander Wilkes changed my view!
Sumit Bahuguna –
A solid seafaring adventure! Plenty of details and interesting observations. A good read if you are into it.
Abhishek Kundu –
The journal format makes history come alive. It would be good if the drama of the expedition was higher.
Kritika Suyal –
Reynolds’ enthusiasm made the journey engaging. Wish there was more context about the expedition’s purpose.
Prabhat Yadav –
Enjoyable journey back in time! Reynolds’ youthful wonder is infectious. Commander Wilkes comes across as a real piece of work though.
Kavya Yadav –
The book captured my attention from the beginning. The maps at the start helped get oriented. Little dry in some chapters.
Manav Shrivastava –
I couldn’t put it down! The descriptions of the landscapes are stunning. Very minor editing mistake in a few places.
Gaurav Ahuja Ahuja –
A bit slow-paced, but the descriptions are vivid. I felt like I was on the ship with them! Some of descriptions were redundant though.
Krish Goel –
Reynolds’ personality shines through in his writing. At times, the details got a bit tedious for my taste.
Shivang Agrawal –
Interesting, but a bit dense at times. The details were overwhelming at certain points of time. Overall good experience though.
Ankit Singh Gurjar –
Amazing details about the daily life on board. I had never thought about those things before! The writing was very well done.
Rohan Jain –
This book transported me to another time and place. The story was a little slow paced, but it was a delightful read.
Sourajit Khan –
I loved learning about the expedition through Reynolds’ eyes. The book dragged a little in the middle but ended strongly.
Prashant –
A fascinating glimpse into history! Reynolds’ journal offers a unique perspective on the expedition. Some parts were a bit dry, but overall, a good read.
Adarsh –
A great read for anyone interested in naval history! The journal offers a unique perspective. Wilkes felt dimensional though.
Avisek Banerjee –
A fascinating adventure, well-documented by Reynolds. Commander Wilkes made for great drama. Highly recommend!
Mohit Kumar Swami –
Reynolds’ descriptions of the sea are poetic. I was not too fond of the personal issues Reynolds described in the journal.
Nandini Rathi –
A must-read for history buffs. Reynolds provides a unique insight into the expedition. A few parts could be skipped.