"A Brief Sketch of Matthew Fontaine Maury's Wartime Activities, 1861-1865" is an interesting book written by Richard L. Maury, in which a practicing scholar takes a detailed look at Matthew Fontaine Maury's activities during the American Civil War. The author reveals important aspects of the life and work of this outstanding naval officer, who made a significant contribution to the development of science and technology in this difficult period of history. The book reveals Maury's intrigues, challenges and victories, opening new horizons of knowledge about this period in military and scientific history to the reader.