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Stephanie Waldek – Great American Lakes

Stephanie Waldek Great American Lakes review and information about the travel book exploring the country’s inland waters. Lannoo will publish the book by Stephanie Waldek about the Great American Lakes, September 29, 2026. Here you can read information about the content of the book, the author and the publication.

Stephanie Waldek Great American Lakes Reviews and Information

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Editorial review

Whenever a review of the travel book *Great American Lakes*—which explores the inland waters of the United States and was written by Stephanie Waldek—appears in the media, we will highlight it on this page. Editorial Review The Great American Lakes are situated along the border between Canada and the United States. They were formed when the ice sheet that covered the region during the last Ice Age retreated, causing the land beneath it to subside. Over the past century, the Great Lakes region has evolved into a major tourist destination, thanks in large part to its spectacular natural beauty and its rich, unique flora and fauna.

This richly illustrated English-language book and travel guide serves as an ode to the region. It includes several suggested routes that allow readers to fully appreciate the area’s remarkable natural splendor. Also helpful is an overview of dozens of individual lakes within the region, complete with information and highlights of key attractions.

It is also worth noting that, amid growing friction between Canada and the United States—fueled in particular by President Trump—tensions have arisen regarding the naming of these bodies of water. Specifically, President Trump has decreed that, as a form of punitive measure, Lake Ontario is to be officially renamed “America Lake” within the United States, effective August 27, 2027. This change has not been adopted in Canada, nor has it been recognized by most European nations. The book makes no mention of these developments, as they occurred after the text was written.

Despite these frictions, the Great American Lakes region remains an exceptionally beautiful area, boasting a rich natural landscape that is truly deserving of a fine book such as this. The book has been rated ∗∗∗∗∗ (excellent) by our editorial team.

Stephanie Waldek Great American Lakes

Great American Lakes

Exploring the Country’s Inland Waters

  • Author: Stephanie Waldek (United States)
  • Book type: Travel Book
  • Publisher: Lannoo
  • To be released: September 29, 2026
  • Length: 288 pages
  • Size: 22,2 x 28,5 x 3,5 cm
  • Weight: 1536 gram
  • Format: hardback
  • Prize: € 45,00
  • Rated: ∗∗∗∗∗ (excellent)
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Blurb of the book on the Great American Lakes

Whether you’re an experienced road tripper searching for your next route, a vacationer planning a weekend getaway, or an armchair explorer curious about the natural world, this book of America’s most beautiful lakes is the perfect place to start.

Selecting 50 standout lakes was no small feat. Author Stefanie Waldek carefully curated destinations from alpine basins and desert reservoirs to forest-ringed shores and Great Lake coastlines – all accessible, unforgettable, and ready to be enjoyed.

Designed as both a visual celebration and practical guide, this original volume pairs vivid photography with detailed travel notes and scenic roads that link lakes together into unforgettable journeys.

Stefanie Waldek is an American journalist and editor of Chinese-American heritage who writes for publications including Architectural Digest, Condé Nast Traveler, The Washington Post, and Travel + Leisure.

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John U. Bacon – The Gales of November

John U. Bacon The Gales of November review, recensie en informatie boek over het vergaan van het schip Edmund Fitzgerald op Lake Superior op 10 november 1975. Op 10 juli 2025 verschijnt bij Liveright Publishing het nieuwe boek van de Amerikaanse schrijver John U. Bacon. Hier lees je informatie over de inhoud van het boek, de auteur en over de uitgave. Een Nederlandse vertaling van het boek is niet verkrijgbaar.

John U. Bacon The Gales of November review en recensie

  • “Here is a work of spectral beauty destined to be a classic. Readers of Sebastian Junger’s The Perfect Storm, Erik Larsen’s Dead Wake, and Nathaniel Philbrick’s In the Heart of the Sea will love this deeply reported tale from our vast inland ocean. With Bacon’s graceful and poignant retelling, the saga of the Edmund Fitzgerald now takes its rightful place among the world’s greatest legends of shipwrecks and tempestuous seas.” (Hampton Sides)
  • “The wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald has long fascinated and frustrated storytellers. Now, at last, the story is deftly and deeply explored by John U. Bacon in this terrific, gripping account.” (Jonathan Eig)

John U. Bacon The Gales of November

The Gales of November

The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald

  • Auteur: John U. Bacon (Verenigde Staten)
  • Soort boek: Amerikaanse geschiedenis, scheepvaartboek
  • Taal: Engels
  • Uitgever: Liveright Publishing
  • Verschijnt: 10 juli 2025
  • Omvang: 432 pagina’s
  • Uitgave: gebonden boek / ebook
  • Prijs: $ 35,00
  • Boek bestellen bij: Amazon / Bol / Libris

Flaptekst van het boek over de schipbreuk van de Edmund Fitzgerald

On the fiftieth anniversary of the Edmund Fitzgerald’s sinking, the bestselling author of The Great Halifax Explosion tells the definitive story of the “Mighty Fitz.”

For three decades following World War II, the Great Lakes overtook Europe as the epicenter of global economic strength. The region was the beating heart of the world economy, possessing all the power and prestige Silicon Valley does today. And no ship represented the apex of the American Century better than the 729-foot-long Edmund Fitzgerald—the biggest, best, and most profitable ship on the Lakes.

But on November 10, 1975, as the “storm of the century” threw 100 mile-per-hour winds and 50-foot waves on Lake Superior, the Mighty Fitz found itself at the worst possible place, at the worst possible time. When she sank, she took all 29 men onboard down with her, leaving the tragedy shrouded in mystery for a half century.

In The Gales of November, award-winning journalist John U. Bacon presents the definitive account of the disaster, drawing on more than 100 interviews with the families, friends, and former crewmates of those lost. Bacon explores the vital role Great Lakes shipping played in America’s economic boom, the uncommon lives the sailors led, the sinking’s most likely causes, and the heartbreaking aftermath for those left behind—”the wives, the sons, and the daughters,” as Gordon Lightfoot sang in his unforgettable ballad.

Focused on those directly affected by the tragedy, The Gales of November is both an emotional tribute to the lives lost and a propulsive, page-turning narrative history of America’s most-mourned maritime disaster.

John U. Bacon was born 3 July 1964. He has authored fourteen books on sports, business, health, and history, the last seven of which are critically acclaimed national bestsellers, including five New York Times bestsellers. He lives in Ann Arbor and northern Michigan with his wife and son.

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