Robert W Beard: 2 books

Robin Darnall, a man in his fifties, lived alone on his boat and preferred it that way. Untilhis solitude was suddenly interrupted by a young runaway boy. What followed was an adventure that led the two to distant places and threatening circumstances.

The USS Manatees remarkable career began when she was commissioned in 1944, and ended when she was retired in 1975. She participated in most of the major Pacific campaigns during WWII, Korea, and Vietnam, and received numerous battle stars and other awards. The author reported for duty on the Manatee...