Jules Verne and the Invention of the Future

“Fascinating. … Engaging. … Drake’s story is both dramatic and timely.” — New York Times Book Review, Editors’ Choice, on In Search of a Kingdom“A dramatic tale of discovery. … A comprehensive look at Drake, in all his contradictions. … A lively and compelling history of a man whose blend of audacity, piety and cruelty changed the world.” — San Francisco Chronicle on In Search of a Kingdom“Vivid. … Entrancing. … The accounts of Drake’s circumnavigation and his subsequent naval career are very good indeed. They will surely delight aficionados of imperial history and anyone keen on real-life adventure stories.” — Wall Street Journal on In Search of a Kingdom“Prodigious research, sure-footed prose and vivid descriptions make for a thoroughly satisfying account… it is all here in the wondrous detail, a first-rate historical page turner.” — New York Times Book Review on Over the Edge of the World“Bergreen’s vivid account benefits from extensive research and his own navigation of the Strait of Magellan and other key parts of the route. But it’s the epic survival drama that grips, spanning mutiny, torture and Magellan’s death in the Philippines.” — Los Angeles Times on Over the Edge of the World

Laurence Bergreen is the author of the highly acclaimed biographies Capone: The Man and his Era, As Thousands Cheer: The Life of Irving Berlin, James Agee: A Life and Louis Armstrong: An Extravagant Life.