The book, Coast Guard History, represents a brief review of the United States Coast Guard history.  The major sections of this book are as follows: 1) How the first cutter fleet was launched; 2) Cutters versus French privateers; 3) Cutters win glory in the War of 1812; 4) Warring against piracy and slavery; 5) On both sides of the Civil War; 6) A brief war in an era of peace; 7) High cost of victory in World War I; 8) In World War II its manpower hit its peak; 9) Korean Conflict 10) Vietnam Assistance; 11) Transfer to a new department; 12) The Modern Coast Guard; 13) How Hamilton's fleet has grown; 14) Keeping a weather eye out to sea; 15) Hunting down icebergs is a chilly job; 16) They have to go out, don't have to come back; 17) Aviation extends a helping hand; 18) Guideposts that bring ships home; 19) Everything under the midnight sun; 20) Marine safety is a major responsibility and 21) Coast Guardsmen are made, not born.  In addition to an informative text, this book includes the following: 1) 32 vintage black and white photographs and 5 black and white line illustrations.  This book is 39 pages and is in very good condition.  Note: this book has a vertical pen line drawn of two pages.  This book was produced by the U.S. Coast Guard Public Information Division in Washington D.C..  Edition published in 1975.