John Spears: 2 books
The 9th of November Gale
Death on the Great Lakes in 1913
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
A century ago, one of the deadliest storms to hit the Great Lakes sank 10 freighters and tossed several others ashore, killing at least 250 people. Now, veteran Star journalist John Spears recreates the "white hurricane" of blinding snow and wind in his new ebook, The 9th of November Gale: Death on...
The American Slave-Trade
An Account of Its Origin, Growth and Suppression
Language: English
Release Date: March 12, 2018
First published in the year 1900, American journalist, naval historian and author John R. Spears’ book tells the story of American slave trading, from its early beginnings in 1619 to its end with the hanging of the last slaver in 1862. In this carefully researched history, Spears vividly recounts...