After 17 years of additional research and study, Tyrone Martin--captain of the USS CONSTITUTION during the nation's bicentennial celebrations--tells CONSTITUTION's complete history and also presents a picture of life in the U.S. Navy during the 19th century, its proud moments as well as its concerns, attitudes, and tensions. 45 photos. 10 drawings. 5 maps.
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After 17 years of additional research and study, Tyrone Martin--captain of the USS CONSTITUTION during the nation's bicentennial celebrations--tells CONSTITUTION's complete history and also presents a picture of life in the U.S. Navy during the 19th century, its proud moments as well as its concerns, attitudes, and tensions. 45 photos. 10 drawings. 5 maps.
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Good. Good condition. Acceptable dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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Very Good in Near Fine jacket. Book. 4to-over 9¾-12" tall. Very Good Hardcover With A Gift Inscription On Fep And The Previous Owner's Name Neatly On Top Of Half-Title Page. Illustrated With Maps, Reproduced Engravings And Portraits. 421 Pages Including Notes, Bibliography And Index. The Captain Of The Uss Constitution During The Us Bicentennial Augments His 1980 History Of The Country's Most Famous Sailing Ship With The Fruits Of Additional Research Just In Time For The Ship's Own Bicentennial In 1997. He Confirms That The Diagonal Riders Were In The Ship From The First, Provides Details And Diagrams Of Battles The Ship Has Taken Part In, And Includes A Glossary Without Pronunciation. Annotation C. By Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
