Originally Posted by Old Ornery
Amazon exploration, barn burner read: the Rivers Ran East: https://www.amazon.com/Rivers-Ran-E...&hvtargid=pla-429436569257&psc=1

Salvage operations in WW2: Under the Red Sea Sun, by Ellsberg

The Rivers Ran East, was the book that inspired me to read! More than any other book as a young person. I would suggest, Alaska by Michener, as another great read.