Morning of Fire: John Kendrick's Daring American Odyssey in the Pacific
“Scott Ridley brings to life a fascinating and largely forgotten episode in the United States’ early maritime history. A tale of exploration, desperation, and outrageous ambition, Morning of Fire is a terrific and meticulously researched read.” (Nathaniel Philbrick, bestselling author of Sea of Glory and In The Heart of the Sea)“Scott Ridley’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.” (John Pomfret,The Washington Post, author ofChinese Lessons: Five Classmates and the Story of the New China)“Compelling.... An edge-of-your-seat adventure about a piece of history you might not know much about.” (Cape Cod Times)“A tale of maritime adventure, intrigue and high-stakes diplomacy... Solid.... Important.” (Kirkus Reviews)