Morning of Fire: John Kendrick's Daring American Odyssey in the Pacific
&#x201C;Scott Ridley brings to life a fascinating and largely forgotten episode in the United States&#x2019; early maritime history. A tale of exploration, desperation, and outrageous ambition, Morning of Fire is a terrific and meticulously researched read.&#x201D; (Nathaniel Philbrick, bestselling author of Sea of Glory and In The Heart of the Sea)&#x201C;Scott Ridley&#x2019;s work on John Kendrick and his voyages to the Northwest, Hawaii, and Canton mark an important contribution to the unfolding story of the relationship between America and China...A great story.&#x201D; (John Pomfret,The Washington Post, author ofChinese Lessons: Five Classmates and the Story of the New China)&#x201C;Compelling.... An edge-of-your-seat adventure about a piece of history you might not know much about.&#x201D; (Cape Cod Times)&#x201C;A tale of maritime adventure, intrigue and high-stakes diplomacy... Solid.... Important.&#x201D; (Kirkus Reviews)