Includes bibliographical references (p. 108) and index.
Contents:
Not yet begun to fight -- Dreams of the sea -- Captain Jones -- Sailing for the United States -- Fighting in Great Britain -- Sailing on the Bonhomme Richard -- Battle with the Serapis -- A hero on two continents -- Adventures after the War -- The final years.
Summary:
Chronicles the life and career of the "Father of the American Navy," John Paul Jones and traces his childhood in Scotland, his years as an apprentice sailor and captain of his own ship, and involvement in the American War for Independence.
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