The book incorporates new research that has come to light about Lady Washington, is far more accurate than Far & Away in dates, references and the biographical sketches of the sloop's crew, and is told in a more narrative fashion. Most of the books about the Northwest expedition of the Lady and Columbia include a lot of background material in the beginning that can be daunting to get through before the exciting maritime stories. While some is necessary, I chose to incorporate it as the information became relevant, rather than all in the opening chapters. Due to my background in playwriting, I am also allowing that to influence the book by how I present the description of action and dangerous incidents, as well as creating a far more interesting read than the average history book. I am not adding false information-- merely presenting the facts in a more colorful and engaging way. Another difference in this book is that the entire historical narrative is from the point of view of the crew on board Lady Washington, rather than switching back and forth with Columbia. Here is an example of what I mean: On the evening of November 7 1787, the Lady's crew heard shouting on the other ship, and next thing they knew, Simeon Woodruff, first mate of Columbia, came over in a boat and clambered aboard Lady Washington fuming with anger. He had never gotten on well with his captain, and had been chosen by the financiers for the fact he had been part of Cook's expedition. It came to a head in a furious exchange ending in his being removed or resigning as first mate-- opinions of historians differ as to that matter. The excitement was not over for the night, because after a few hours another boat came alongside the Lady, with Richard Howe on board. Mr. Howe was the supercargo of the flagship, and also assisted as captain's clerk upon occasion. He had some papers for Woodruff to sign, but the gentleman was hardly in the mood and they were apparently rather rudely worded. Another argument took place with Howe, who went back to the Columbia in a huff with the unsigned papers. Just when Captain Gray was hoping the matter had come to a close for the evening, along came the creak and splash of oars as young Robert Haswell, an officer on Columbia, arrived to convey the order that Woodruff and his baggage were to be sent back with all possible speed. Probably glad to be rid of the disturbance, Grey complied and Mr. Woodruff was sent with Haswell. The next day, the former first mate was taken ashore where he found a ship to convey him back toward home. Usually this is described in full with all the details of what went on between Woodruff and Kendrick, captain of the Columbia, with Lady Washington as a quiet bystander to the affair. This book is very much the story of the Lady, which makes it unique and the first of its kind. The other books which mention her do so as an afterthought to Columbia.