Description: Nothing Too Daring offers an objective, thoroughly researched biography of one of America's most colorful naval officers.
Brief description: David F. Long (1917-2001) was a professor of history at the University of New Hampshire. He authored several books, including Sailor-Diplomat: A Biography of James Biddle, Ready to Hazard: A Biography of Commodore William Bainbridge, and Gold Braid: Diplomatic Activities of U.S. Naval Officers, 1798-1883.