The Life And Adventures Of Rear-Admiral John Paul Jones Commonly Called Paul Jones

By John S.C. Abbott

Book Overview

""The Life and Adventures of Rear-Admiral John Paul Jones, Commonly Called Paul Jones"" is a biography written by John S. C. Abbot that details the life of one of America's most famous naval heroes. The book explores Jones' early life in Scotland, his career in the British Navy, and his eventual defection to the American cause during the Revolutionary War. Abbot delves into Jones' most famous exploits, including his capture of the British ship Serapis and his daring raid on the Scottish town of Whitehaven. The book also examines Jones' later years, including his service in the Russian Navy and his eventual death in Paris. Through extensive research and detailed storytelling, Abbot brings to life the fascinating and often controversial figure of John Paul Jones, shedding light on his many accomplishments and his enduring legacy in American history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162941766
• ISBN13: 9781162941769
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"