Here is the extraordinary story of an important-yet often neglected-event in U.S. history: America's first war against an Arab despot. When pirates on the Barbary Coast of Africa terrorized American ships, President Thomas Jefferson ordered military warships to strike back. That order led to the creation of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps we know today. This is a rousing narrative of a little known war that is filled with fascinating personalities....

Discusses the development of yacht racing from its early beginnings in 1661 to the present day.

Profusely illustrated text examines the history of the whaling industry and discusses the ships, the lives of the whalers, and typical voyages.

Profusely illustrated text describes the battles for the Mediterranean between the Axis and Allied powers during World War II.