Renaissance Men traces the mood altering pilgrimage of one family and five generations, through 200 years of riveting American history. Moody, hypnotic and real; defines the essence of this electrifying story. With passions ignited, the reader will discover an exotic world of maritime adventure, Gold Rush hysteria and Civil War heroics. Relive the emotional memories and share the pulsating drama of drownings at sea and catastrophic train disasters. Visit the intoxicating world of opulent wealth, Triangular Trade and Colonial wars. Enter the mysterious realm and uncharted waters of slave...

This provocative story illuminates the lives of 2 wayward adventure seekers. It's the unfortunate true account of myself and equally neurotic traveling companion. As young, naive gringos, we sought a mood altering pilgrimage to South America. We followed our siren's call towards drama, chaos and confusion in the jungles and mountains of the Inca Empire. For nearly a year, we played hide and seek from military police, danced the jig of civility while dodging the bullet of sanity. Exploits contained in this work are not intended for the squeamish, timid, faint of heart or too delicate. Graphic...