USNI Press, 1998. By Russel S. Crenshaw. Hardbound, 283 pp. Documents the Solomons battles from Savo Island through Vella Gulf as experienced by the US Navy destroyer Maury DD-401 (Gridley class), and her officers and crewmembers. Crenshaw was a gunnery officer on Maury, and later XO. Well written, very well researched; a good read for the student of the monumental early to midwar Pacific naval campaigns. Three good photos of Maury + profile drawing; several maps.