Jack Coggins: 3 books

"Lots of information, spiced with bits of legend and story, makes this a wonderful book!"—Chicago Sunday Tribune "A welcome addition to any library."—Booklist A celebration of all things chivalrous, this fascinating book features page after page of colorful pictures of heroic...

The first military conflict to use iron-clad gunboats, metallic cartridges, and submarines, the Civil War also introduced such inventions as the telegraph and military balloon, utilized by the Signal Corps. This comprehensive reference brings a fresh perspective to wartime victories and defeats,...

Ships and the sea have been an inspiration to artists since the earliest of times, as paintings by ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans testify. This book by a noted maritime artist and teacher will serve as an excellent guide for beginners and intermediate painters. And for would-be artists interested...