Although a bit on the side of gushing “Cushing: Civil War SEAL” by Robert J. Schneller, Jr. is an excellent source of information regarding one of the more gregarious and egotistical soldiers to fight for the North during the American Civil War. And while Cushing’s exploits and anecdotes are both witty and heroic, Mr. Schneller’s comparison of Cushing to modern Navy SEALs is a bit of a stretch. Regardless, Mr. Schiller’s mini-biography for Brassey’s Military Profiles is well worth the time and price. ( )