Best Selling Books by Thomas Fleming

In "Hints to Young Yacht Skippers," Thomas Fleming Day provides a meticulous guide for aspiring yacht captains, encapsulating a wealth of practical knowledge and nautical wisdom. The book is characterized by its accessible yet detailed prose, which blends technical instruction with engaging anecdotes that resonate with both novice and experienced sailors. Day's insights reflect the burgeoning yacht culture of the early 20th century, where leisurely sailing began to gain popularity among the affluent classes, culminating in a literary context rich with the spirit of adventure and maritime exploration. Thomas Fleming Day was a prominent figure in the American yachting community and an advocate for the sport's accessibility to young enthusiasts. His extensive sailing experience and dedication to maritime education inspired him to author this essential guide, aiming to equip future skippers with the skills and confidence necessary for safe and enjoyable sailing. Day's passion for yachting, fueled by his belief in fostering a community of capable sailors, shines through in his thoughtful and engaging writing. I wholeheartedly recommend "Hints to Young Yacht Skippers" to anyone with an interest in sailing, whether a novice seeking foundational knowledge or a seasoned sailor looking to refine their skills. Day's approachable style and comprehensive guidance ensure that every reader will find valuable insights to enhance their yachting journey. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance. - Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

Here in this essay from New York Times bestselling author Thomas Fleming is the harrowing account of a true hero of the Korean War, Commander Gene Clark. Without Clark, General Douglas MacArthur's daring plan to invade South Korea from the sea would almost surely have failed.

The effort to understand human nature in a political context is a daunting challenge that has been undertaken in a variety of ways and by a myriad of disciplines through the ages. From Plato to Hobbes and Burke, to Wallas and Oakeschott in our era, efforts have been made to provide some organic framework for the political study of mankind. What has added greatly to the complexity of the task is the increasing denial, even rejection, in the positivist and behaviorist traditions, of the very notion of a human nature. The work can be described as a series of interlocking propositions: the proverbial view of human nature can be explained by evolutionary theory. Biological differences between men and women are responsible for family, community and group life. Social evolution goes through stages which are recapitulated in the moral life of individuals. A well-defined federal system mirrors human development. And finally, for Fleming, most problems in social and political life stem from violations of this federalist system. Fleming's volume takes up a variety of issues: sex and gender differences, democracy and dictatorship, individual and familial patterns of association. He does so in the context of showing how forms of legitimate authority such as families, communities and nations establish such authority by appeals to human nature, and that these appeals, while presumably resting on empirical evidence, also confirm the existence of normative structures. Fleming's work is an effort of synthesis that is sure to arouse discussion and debate. It represents a serious addition to a literature retrieved from the historical dustbins to which it has been repeatedly consigned.

This vivid, deeply moving book begins in London in 1620 as Pilgrim representatives sign a contract to purchase the freighter Mayflower. We accompany them on their harrowing voyage across the Atlantic, through the rigors of the first New England winter and the threat of Indian attack as they desperately search for the home they eventually find at Plymouth. Once there, they must continue the struggle against brutal weather and disease. With masterly skill, New York Times bestselling historian Thomas Fleming gives us life-size portraits of the Pilgrim leaders. The Pilgrims' unique achievements - the Mayflower Compact, their tolerance of other faiths, the strict separation of church and state - are discussed in the context of the first year's anxieties and crises. Fleming writes admiringly of the younger men who emerged in that year as the real leaders of the colony - William Bradford and Miles Standish. And he provides new insights into the humanity and tolerance of the Pilgrims' spiritual shepherd, Elder William Brewster. On the first Thanksgiving, the Pilgrims are already aware that they are the forerunners of a great nation. It is implicit in William Bradford's words, "As one small candle may light a thousand, so the light kindled here has shone unto many. . . ."

1776 was a pivotal year for the American colonists, the British and for the whole world. This book explores the reality of the year 1776, a reality long shrouded in myth and misconceptions. 1776 was the one time in American life when idealism was truly in flower. Illustrated in B&W.

The "New York Times" bestselling author presents a classic novel of Irish American history and the Fenian invasion of the English colony of Canada.