Softcover book (6x9 format) of over 90 pages with illustrations. The book offers a relatively brief, yet relatively complete account of the Frigate Constitution's actions from construction, through 3 wars, several battles, until the end of hostilities of the War of 1812 in 1815. Included is a discussion of the USS Constitution involvement in the First Barbary War, the battle with HMS Guerriere, battle with HMS Java and battle with HMS Cyane and HMS Levant.