--- product_id: 22047258 title: "Black Tom: Terror on the Hudson" brand: "top hat books" price: "NT$1939" currency: TWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Book" url: https://www.desertcart.tw/products/22047258-black-tom-terror-on-the-hudson store_origin: TW region: Taiwan --- # Black Tom: Terror on the Hudson **Brand:** top hat books **Price:** NT$1939 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Black Tom: Terror on the Hudson by top hat books - **How much does it cost?** NT$1939 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tw](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/22047258-black-tom-terror-on-the-hudson) ## Best For - top hat books enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted top hat books brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Black Tom: Terror on the Hudson ## Images ![Black Tom: Terror on the Hudson - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517zfEn7wOL.jpg) ![Black Tom: Terror on the Hudson - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31FmpKHphLL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This fine historical novel introduced me to a fraught period of ... *by R***R on Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2016* This fine historical novel introduced me to a fraught period of history that shaped the 20th century and plunged the United States into the world's worst war. It depicts not only the rich melting-pot life of Jersey City, but the massive efforts of saboteurs to destroy the huge Black Tom shipping facility there, to prevent munitions from reaching the allies such as England, France, and Russia. The U.S. managed to stay out of the war until the Germans forced Woodrow Wilson to abandon his neutrality. The novel is especially fine depicting the domestic lives of Irish, German, and other immigrants, along with their moral and ethical beliefs and prejudices. It is also a fine history of the Hague political machine that dominated New Jersey for decades. This is one of the most rewarding historical novels I've ever read, because it throws luminous light upon global power politics and subterfuges that existed not only early in the 20th Century, but still exist even now, when the United States is no better than its adversaries in spite of all our piety. It is the rare sort of work that educates and enlightens readers even as it entertains them. This is not a book anyone would want to set down. It kept me reading deep into the evening. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ In fact I hope Semple continues to tell us about American history in the 20th Century through the voice of his wonderful charact *by L***Y on Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2015* Semple artfully weaves historical accuracy with engaging, familiar and sympathetic characters to tell the true but little known tale of German sabotage and terror on US soil during WWI at the munitions depot Black Tom. Semple teaches us about events and principals during this time of world war, and the machinations and denials required for Wilson to keep us out of that "European conflict," through characters familiar to any of us descended from 20th Century American immigrants, whether German, Italian or Irish. I learned about an historic event during an historical significant time for our nation in the world, but I also met characters, both real and fictional, brought alive by Semple's real and engaging dialogue and clearly colorful experiences growing up in Jersey City. In fact I hope Semple continues to tell us about American history in the 20th Century through the voice of his wonderful characters-it is the story of how these immigrants helped make and protect America that is the real story of Semple's book, told in the context of Black Tom, that in our current times of world conflicts and terrorist threats, and increasing calls for US isolationism and prejudice against immigrants, we'd do well to read and remember. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Interesting read of my hometown. *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2020* Although most of this book told stories of Jersey City before I was born, I found it interesting. I especially loved it when a place I was familiar with was mentioned in the book. Worth the read for a little history of Jersey City. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tw/products/22047258-black-tom-terror-on-the-hudson](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/22047258-black-tom-terror-on-the-hudson) --- *Product available on Desertcart Taiwan* *Store origin: TW* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*