Eric Mills Libri

Focusing on the Chesapeake Bay during the Civil War, this narrative explores the diverse elements of the conflict, including gunboats, smugglers, and privateers. It delves into the lives of street brawlers, guerrillas, and blockade-running oystermen, highlighting the roles of both mighty armies and the often-overlooked sailors of the Potomac Flotilla. The book paints a vivid picture of the intricate and dynamic maritime landscape of the era.

Set against the backdrop of Prohibition, this narrative explores the Chesapeake Bay's bustling underground of illegal alcohol trade. It delves into the lives of watermen, steamer captains, and mobsters, all vying for a share in the lucrative bootlegging business, while cleverly navigating the law with speedboats disguised as work vessels. The story also highlights the efforts of temperance advocates and law enforcement struggling to uphold Prohibition. Rich in historical detail, it combines news reports, government records, and local stories to illuminate this captivating era.

This new edition serves as a valuable companion to Mills's acclaimed history of mathematical and physical oceanography, The Fluid Envelope of Our Planet. It enhances the understanding of oceanographic principles and offers insights into the interplay between mathematics and ocean science, making it an essential resource for students and enthusiasts alike.

John Gunn has found himself the perfect job, close to his home in South Devon. Having trained as a marine biologist, it's a change of career, but it will allow him to set up home with Kate, his long-term girlfriend. But within weeks, it all starts going wrong. Together with his boss Bill Hexter, he becomes embroiled in a macabre discovery on a local farm. It looks like a scoop. But with no explanation, Bill tells him to drop the story. Ever impetuous, John persists and is summarily fired. The following day, Bill is killed in suspicious circumstances. Realising he must be the prime suspect, John tries to discover the truth behind Bill's death, whilst staying out of reach of the law.