Did your son read the entire Great Battles for Boys series? Does he want more books like that—and do you want to strengthen his reading skills even further? The Boys Book of Sea Fights is that book!Originally published in 1919 by popular historian Chelsea Curtis Fraser, this book offers a thrilling collection of naval battles and heroic biographies. The book is also a historical treasure, written in the same engaging style as Great Battles for Boys but for boys who want to become more advanced readers.This modern edition, lightly edited by Joe Giorello for today's boys and filled with fascinating images, remains faithful to the original text which was preserved for decades by librarians who recognized its worth.Volume I of the book delves into the amazing Age of Sail, including:The epic adventures of Sir Francis DrakeDe Tourville's famous French battlesThe heroism of John Paul JonesThe burning of The PhiladelphiaPerry's famous victory on Lake ErieAnd much much more!If your son devoured the Great Battles for Boys series, The Boys Book of Sea Fights will captivate his imagination —and further strengthen his reading skills and knowledge of history.Chelsea Curtis Fraser (1876-1954) was a Canadian-born historian and author. He wrote many popular books for boys during his lifetime, particularly about military battles and heroic historical figures.