About the Author
Norris van den Berg was born and raised in Annapolis, Maryland where he developed a passion for sailing and naval history. He admires the spirit and ideals of the early Revolutionary patriots and has attempted to share this passion in his first novel.
Mr. van den Berg graduated in philosophy and mathematics from the University of Maryland. He became a well-known software executive for IBM and, subsequently, a founding partner of JMI Equity, a successful venture capital firm.
Mr. van den Berg lives with his wife in Lake Tahoe, Nevada but he can often be found in Annapolis or fly fishing in Montana and the Florida Keys.
5 Star Customer Review – Amazon
By JLR “Political Junkie”
The Waterman is a terrific historical novel set in revolutionary times. The author brings life to a young patriot, Dan Saunders, who serves on George Washington’s staff and leads in the successful effort to move 59 large cannon in the winter of 1775-76 from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston, in time to enable Washington’s retake of the city.
It is an enjoyable, easy, read, which captures the spirit and feel of early America. Around this historically significant transportation of the cannons, van den Berg weaves numerous nautical side adventures set in the Annapolis area and the Florida Keys. His writings reveal a true student of watermen of that day. It is a fascinating read. I highly recommend it.
