The Sea King: The Building Of A Nation

By C Garland Goodwin

Book Overview

""The Sea King: The Building Of A Nation"" is a historical non-fiction book written by C. Garland Goodwin. The book tells the story of William Walker, a filibuster who attempted to create a new nation in Central America in the mid-19th century. The book covers Walker's life, his motivations for creating a new nation, and his attempts to gain control of Nicaragua. The author also explores the political and social climate of the time, including the tensions between the United States and Central America. The book provides readers with a detailed account of Walker's failed attempts to establish a new nation and the impact of his actions on the region. It also delves into the legacy of Walker's actions and how they shaped the political landscape of Central America. Overall, ""The Sea King: The Building Of A Nation"" is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the history of Central America and the United States' involvement in the region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163782556
• ISBN13: 9781163782552
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"