Jeffrey K. Smith

Smith acknowledges The Loyalist is not intended to be a comprehensive biography but rather a concise, readable account of Andrew Johnson’s rise to prominence leading up to the Civil War and his tumultuous presidency that followed. My early impression of the book was that it is a bit thin on details without footnotes and specific bibliographic references. However, having earlier read Hans Trefousse’s scholarly biography, I found The Loyalist an enjoyable, fast-paced read that achieved the author’s objective of bringing history alive.… (mehr)

A narrative recounting of the Apollo 11 mission. Although this chronicle of America’s quest for the moon reads more like a novel than a scientific work, there are plenty of facts woven into the telling of the story of the first lunar landing. The novel-like presentation provides readers with a unique perspective while keeping the reader involved as the story unfolds.

A bibliography and a listing of Internet resources provide readers with references for further information.

Recommended.… (mehr)