The Age of Fighting Sail: Naval War of 1812, C S Forester, 2956, Doubleday.

6.25 x 9.5 inches; 284 pages; hdbk.

- "...but the US had three brilliant commanders...and it was their job to keep the Constitution, the President, and one or two other ships that made up the entire US fleet busy harassing the British until a US Navy could be built..."

Condition:

Very Good Condition for this book by the master Naval story-teller.  Cover shows almost no wear. Owner name penned small inside front.  No age-tanning to paper.  Hinges/binding are strong/tight.  Interior shows no sign of tears, creases, stains or marks.  Collectible.  DJ in VGd shape except for rectange of sun-bleaching of brown color.