In The Gunner Aboard the Yankee Diary Number Five of the Stern Gun (Russell Doubleday): A History of Naval Cruising and Fighting in the Spanish-American War, author Russell Doubleday recounts the dramatic events that took place under time of military operations. The main character, Number Five, reveals his impressions and feelings to the reader while on board the ship "Yankee". This book is an excellent resource for those interested in the history of war and naval expeditions. The authenticity of the events and the lively language of the author help the reader to feel all the tension and danger that accompanied the sailors of that time.