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John Paul Jones

John Paul Jones

A Sailor's Biography

by Samuel Eliot Morison
Paperback
Publication Date: 30/08/1999

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This book vividly portrays the illustrious career of John Paul Jones, from his early training at sea in the British West Indian merchant trade to his exploits in the newly independent American navy and his appointment as an admiral in the Russian navy and command of a squadron in the Black Sea. With compelling detail and remarkable insight, the dramatic narrative captures Jones's tenacity and fierce dedication and loyalty to his men and country, despite ill treatment and only begrudged recognition from his superiors. Jones's incredible victories at sea form an important part of the book. Morison's description of the battle between Jones's Bonhomme Richard and HMS Serapis is considered one of the most vivid accounts of a naval battle in the English language.
ISBN:
9781557504104
9781557504104
Category:
History
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
30-08-1999
Language:
English
Publisher:
Naval Institute Press
Country of origin:
United States
Pages:
568
Dimensions (mm):
229x152x35mm
Weight:
0.76kg

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