The Heroic Life Of John Paul Jones: The First Captain Of The United States Navy (1902)

by Elbridge S. Brooks

Book Overview

""The Heroic Life of John Paul Jones: The First Captain of the United States Navy"" is a biography written by Elbridge Streeter Brooks in 1902. The book tells the story of John Paul Jones, a Scottish sailor who became one of the most famous naval officers in American history. Jones is known for his bravery and daring tactics during the American Revolution, including his famous victory over the British ship HMS Serapis. The book covers his early life in Scotland, his time as a sailor in the British navy, and his eventual service in the Continental Navy during the Revolutionary War. Brooks provides a detailed account of Jones' many battles, including his struggles to gain recognition and support from the American government. The book also explores Jones' personal life, including his relationships with women and his reputation as a difficult and sometimes controversial figure. Overall, ""The Heroic Life of John Paul Jones"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of America's most celebrated naval heroes. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the United States Navy or the American Revolution.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: 1120888662
• ISBN13: 9781120888662
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"