Atlantic Monthly Press Book. Life of Columbus written by Samuel Eliot Morrison, the official historian of the U.S. Navy during WWII, and probably the most noted American naval historian. Wartime publication with lower grade paper, meeting homefront conservation standards. 680 pages which includes maps, drawings and other illustrations. Has some staining on back outer board and the very beginning of loosening at front hinge. Jacket has chipping and several small tears on edges and at front spine where there is some cracking. Mylar cover.

NAVAL HISTORY, EXPLORATION, WORLD CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS, EXPLORERS