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Life Of Rear-Admiral John Paul Jones: Chevalier Of The Military Order Of Merit And Of The Russian Order Of St. Anne, Etc. (1845)

Life Of Rear-Admiral John Paul Jones: Chevalier Of The Military Order Of Merit And Of The Russian Order Of St. Anne, Etc. (1845)

Walker, Benjamin
Hamilton, James

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Military BiographiesFiction AnthologiesNaval History

ISBN10: 1163914355
ISBN13: 9781163914359
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 404
Weight: 1.19
Height: 0.83 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book Life Of Rear-Admiral John Paul Jones: Chevalier Of The Military Order Of Merit And Of The Russian Order Of St. Anne, Etc. was written by Benjamin Walker and published in 1845. The book is a biography of John Paul Jones, a Scottish-American naval officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War. Jones is known for his famous quote I have not yet begun to fight! during a naval battle against the British in 1779.The book provides a detailed account of Jones' life, from his early days as a sailor to his rise to prominence as a naval officer. It covers his service in the Continental Navy during the American Revolution, his time as a privateer, and his later years as a naval officer in various European navies.The book also delves into Jones' personal life, including his relationships with women and his financial struggles. It highlights his achievements, including his role in the capture of the British ship, HMS Serapis, and his service as a diplomat in Russia.The author, Benjamin Walker, was a Scottish historian and writer who specialized in naval history. His biography of John Paul Jones is considered one of the most comprehensive and accurate accounts of the naval officer's life.Compiled From His Original Journals And Correspondence, Including An Account Of His Services In The American Revolution, And In The War Between The Russians And Turks In The Black Sea.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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