Half Moon: Henry Hudson and the Voyage That Redrew the Map of the New World - Softcover

Four centuries ago, Henry Hudson discovered the majestic river that now bears his name. Douglas Hunter'sHalf Moon is the first book-length history of the 1609 adventure that would ultimately reshape the New World and lead to the birth of a global capital--New York City. This swiftly moving tale re-creates the bubbling mixture of espionage, economics, and politics that drove men to the edges of the known world--and beyond.

In a feat of forensic cartography, Hunter offers a fresh perspective on the daring Hudson's motivation and objectives--and even on where he went.Half Moon is a rich narrative of adventure,filled with international intrigue, business drama, and the thrill of discovery.

Douglas Hunter is the author of the acclaimed God's Mercies: Rivalry, Betrayal, and the Dream of Discovery, named a finalist for the 2008 Governor General's Literary Award for nonfiction in Canada. Hunter is also an experienced sailor and coauthor of Yacht Design Explained.