USS Olympia: Herald of Empire
"This book will appeal to both naval ship buffs as well as those interested in the era of American expansionism and emergence as a world power." --Donald L. Canney, author ofThe Old Steam Navy"This fully researched and highly readable book should grace the bookshelf of anyone interested in the naval history of the nation and ought to help fund to restore this historic cruiser that's still afloat." --Dave F. Trask, former chief historian of the U.S. Army Center of Military History"This fully researched and highly readable book should grace the bookshelf of anyone interested in the naval history of the nation and ought to help fund to restore this historic cruiser that's still afloat." --Dave F. Trask, former chief historian of the U.S. Army Center of Military History