Great Battles of History Vol. III Naval Battles of America

The book is bound in blue cloth with gold lettering, showing moderate wear and scuffing, particularly on the spine and edges. The binding remains intact, though the absence of a dust jacket is noted. The pages are clean with typical age-related toning and spotting. Overall, the book is in good condition for its age, with no inscriptions or library markings.

Naval Battles of America, authored by Edward Shippen and published by P. W. Ziegler Co. in Philadelphia in 1905, is a comprehensive volume in the Great Battles of History series. This illustrated edition provides a detailed account of American naval engagements from colonial times through the significant victories at Manila and Santiago. Shippen, of the United States Navy, brings authoritative insight into the strategic and historical significance of these battles. This volume, part of a series, is a valuable resource for historians and enthusiasts of naval warfare. The book does not include a dust jacket and shows signs of wear typical for its age, including some scuffing on the blue cloth cover. Despite its age, this edition remains a sought-after piece for collectors interested in early 20th-century military history publications.