From Frigate to Dreadnaught – Willard Herbert Brownson, USN

This hardcover biography spans approximately 200 pages (est.), offering a detailed exploration of the naval career of Willard Herbert Brownson, a distinguished officer in the U.S. Navy whose service traced the transformation from sail-powered frigates to steel-armored dreadnoughts. Drawing on Hart’s extensive research and narrative skill alongside Benesh’s historical insight, the book provides both personal and institutional viewpoints on a pivotal era in naval history. A finely bound, near-fine copy with firm binding and clean contents—though published without a dust jacket—making it both an informative biography and a handsome addition to maritime collections.