The reference book, Naval Battles And Heroes, focuses on the influence of naval events on American history up through the late 1950s.  The editors of this publication have selected battles from the Revolution, the War of 1812, the Mexican and American Civil Wars and from World Wars I and World War II which serve to illustrate many climatic moments in United States naval history.  A narration of events in this book is magnified by the reproduction of well chosen contemporary drawings, paintings, prints, relevant photographs and a miriad of other illustrations which add to the overall theme.  The major sections of Naval Battles And Heroes are as follows: 1) The First American Navy; 2) From Yorktown To The Undeclared War With France; 3) The Barbary Pirates; 4) The Naval War Of 1812; 5) Join The Navy And See The World; 6) Heroes Of The Blue And Gray; 7) "Remember The Maine!"; 8) U-boats And Submarine Chasers; 9) Smashing The Axis Powers; 10) Picture Credits; 11) Bibliography and 12) Index.  Note: Naval Battles And Heroes is a former library book previously withdrawn by Hillel Day School.  This book is 154 pages and is in very good condition.  The narrative is provided by Wilbur Cross in consultation with John B. Heffernan, U.S.N..  Edition published in 1960.