In the Waves: My Quest to Solve the Mystery of a Civil War Submarine

by Rachel Lance

Book Overview

One of "The Most Fascinating Books WIRED Read in 2020"

"One part science book, one part historical narrative, one part memoir . . . harrowing and inspiring."--The Wall Street Journal

How a determined scientist cracked the case of the first successful--and disastrous--submarine attack

On the night of February 17, 1864, the tiny Confederate submarine HL Hunley made its way...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1524744174
• ISBN13: 9781524744175
• Release Date: April 2021
• Publisher: Dutton
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.1" x 7.9"

Customer Reviews

The Intersection of Science and History

In the Waves is a narrative tale that weaves the author's story of using modern science to solve one of histories mysteries. Her adventures in seeking ways to find an answer to what happened to the men in the civil war submarine leads her to wild experiences, including partnering up with a guy who works for the ATF and a dangerous ride with a trunk of explosives. It's a fun yarn that takes readers back and forth along the timeline of U.S. history.