List of Illustrations | p. xi |
Introduction | p. xv |
Rising Storm | p. 1 |
Tragic Loss | p. 10 |
The Pilot's Trade | p. 16 |
The Commodore's Pride | p. 27 |
Great Exhibition | p. 35 |
Decision | p. 45 |
Demanding Terms | p. 54 |
Tilted Odds | p. 66 |
Quiet Departure | p. 82 |
To Open Sea | p. 97 |
Turn of Speed | p. 110 |
Perilous Mishap | p. 121 |
Staying the Course | p. 130 |
Welcome Landfall | p. 141 |
Racing Trim | p. 150 |
Reluctant Rivals | p. 162 |
Informal Skirmish | p. 174 |
Feverish Anticipation | p. 187 |
Challenge Begun | p. 197 |
Winds of Victory | p. 207 |
Afterword | p. 217 |
Requiem | p. 233 |
Lessons | p. 237 |
Author's Note | p. 240 |
Glossary of Nautical Terms | p. 244 |
Bibliography | p. 251 |
Acknowledgments | p. 255 |
Index | p. 257 |
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