author
Allan F. (Allan Ferguson) Westcott
1882–1953
A longtime teacher and naval historian, he helped make maritime history accessible to general readers as well as students. His books focus on sea power, the U.S. Navy, and the people who shaped naval warfare.
1 Audiobook
A History of Sea Power
by William Oliver Stevens, Allan F. (Allan Ferguson) Westcott
About the author
Born in 1882 and deceased in 1953, Allan F. Westcott was an American teacher and author best remembered for writing and editing books on naval history and sea power.
Records associated with his work identify him with teaching at the United States Naval Academy and Columbia University. His published books include A History of Sea Power (with William Oliver Stevens), The United States Navy, a History (with Carroll Storrs Alden), and editions or selections connected with figures such as Alfred Thayer Mahan and Robert Southey.
Westcott's writing is rooted in clear historical storytelling and in the broad sweep of maritime affairs, from strategy and naval power to the development of the American fleet. For listeners interested in naval history, his work offers a concise, old-school survey of how command of the sea shaped nations and wars.