""Old Ironsides"" is a comprehensive account of the history and legacy of the U.S. Frigate Constitution, one of the most famous ships in American naval history. Written by a United States Navy author, the book traces the career of the Constitution from its construction in 1797 to its present-day status as a national symbol. The book also commemorates the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Department of the United States Navy. The author provides...