Iris Vinton (1906–1988)

Good young adult story of a teen who takes care of a horse for a whaling captain in 19th century Sag Harbor, NY. Young Jonathan Feathers uses the horse's speed and intelligence to help shipwreck victims and to fight men who lure ships to shore in order to plunder their cargoes. The efforts there help create the Life Saving Benevolent Association of New York. The image of the horse, Ebony, is later placed on the corporate flag of a major salvage and rescue organization in this fictionalized show more true story. Good for middle through high school students. A good yarn. show less

This easy reader from the early '60s is great for students who are beginning to read or struggle with it.

The story of Stephen Decatur, a midshipman in the new United States Navy, after the American Revolution.

The story of the life of America's first great naval hero.