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The Life and Adventures of Rear Admiral John Paul Jones Commonly Called Paul Jones

The Life and Adventures of Rear Admiral John Paul Jones Commonly Called Paul Jones

Abbott, John S. C.

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Military BiographiesFiction AnthologiesGeneral Military History

ISBN10: 1162730919
ISBN13: 9781162730912
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 376
Weight: 1.11
Height: 0.78 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life and Adventures of Rear Admiral John Paul Jones Commonly Called Paul Jones is a biography written by John S. C. Abbott. The book tells the story of the life and adventures of John Paul Jones, a Scottish-American naval officer who is best known for his role in the American Revolution. The book begins by tracing Jones' early life, including his childhood in Scotland and his move to America as a young man. It then follows his career as a sailor, from his early days as a merchant seaman to his service in the Continental Navy during the American Revolution. The book also delves into Jones' personal life, including his relationships with women and his reputation as a fierce and sometimes controversial figure. It explores his successes and failures as a naval commander, including his famous victory over the British ship Serapis in 1779. Throughout the book, Abbott provides a detailed and engaging account of Jones' life and career, drawing on a variety of sources to paint a vivid picture of this important historical figure. The Life and Adventures of Rear Admiral John Paul Jones Commonly Called Paul Jones is a must-read for anyone interested in naval history, the American Revolution, or the life of one of America's most legendary sailors.1876. Illustrated. American Pioneers and Patriots series. The story of the life and exploits of the popular naval hero of the Revolution. Contents: The Early Life of John Paul Jones; The Infant Navy; Bearding the British Lion; Captain Jones at Nantes and at Brest; Cruise of the Bon Homme Richard; The Bon Homme Richard and the Serapis; Result of the Victory; Commodore Jones at Court; The Mutiny of Landais; The Return to America; The War Ended; The Difficulties of Diplomacy; The Mission to Denmark; The Russian Campaign; Adventures in the Black Sea; and Retirement and Death. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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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