American Traveler

The Leonard Lopate Show | May 10, 2010
James Zug describes the life of the 18th century explorer James Ledyard in American Traveler. By the time of his death at age 37, Ledyard managed to sail with Captain James Cook on his last voyage, travel to Egypt, and get arrested in Siberia.

» Read an excerpt of American Traveler in the Reading Room

Events:
James Zug will be speaking on:
Tuesday, May 3rd at 7pm
KGB Bar
85 East Fourth St. at 2nd Ave

Music: Soundtrack to Sea Power, music by Michael Whalen: “Sea and Sky”

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