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Price: $42.95

ISBN: 1591142504

Summary: ...NOT a novel. If you're looking for a romantic history--this is not the book you want. If you want a factual historical account with highly detailed drawings about all the many "restorations" of this ship--this book is excellent. I just purchased a 3.5 foot long model of the USS Constitution and I was curious as to it's accuracy--that's why I purchased this book. I'm not a nautical expert--but after seeing the many changes this ship (see? I said "ship" not BOAT:) has gone through, it made me want to find out more about the naval history of our country---and others. Did you know that the USS Constituion was not the first naval frigate launched by our young nation? It was actually the third (see page 8 of this book and verified in other books I've since read as well). I'm wondering if I should tell you the name of our country's first REAL fighting frigate (the largest fighting ship (44 guns) we had as a young nation). Read the book for the answer! This book contains many diagrams, photos, and makes you appreciate just how precious this wonderful real bit of history to us as a nation. The USS Constitution is STILL the oldest official ship of any nation which can still sail on it's own . The USS Constellation in Baltimore is NOT the same Constellation launched as the 5th of 6 completed vessels in 1797. The Constellation, although still a wonderful part of our heritage, was actually launched in 1851 after the other ship was dismantled. It is a much smaller vessel and has no parts of the original frigate of 1797. The HMS Victory, which I also have a large model of, is larger but it is in permanent 'drydock' (meaning it is kept out of water) and belongs to our former "enemy" of the American Revolution-- now our closest partner and friend, Great Britain (UK).
The "Anatomy of the Ship" series is actually a wonderful cadre of books each about a single vessel. It's a great series . I would most definitely urge the reader to purchase if you are interested in the historical facts, diagrams, and detailed analysis of "Old Ironsides". In fact, one could most probably construct a detailed model of the USS Constitution just using this book.
I trust this has given you some insight into the book. Perhaps I'll travel up to Boston so I can see the 'old girl' up close and personal, 'ey matey?

Price: $9.95

ISBN: 0961698500

Summary: A collection of tongue-in-cheek sayings from books, magazines, and newspapers published in the West of the 1800s.

Price: $7.99

Edition: Reissue

ISBN: 0380733358

Summary: One enemy spy knows the secret if the Allies' greatest deception, a brilliant aristocrat and ruthless assassin--code name: "The Needle"--who holds the key to the ultimate Nazi victory.
Only one person stands in his way: a lonely Englishwoman on an isolated island, who is coming to love the killer who has mysteriously entered her life.
Ken Follett's unsurpassed and unforgettable masterwork of suspense, intrigue, and dangerous machinations of the human heart.

Edition: 2nd ed

ISBN: 0839549989

Summary: A History of the Order of the Arrow