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The First Captain: The Story of John Paul Jones

The First Captain: The Story of John Paul Jones

Johnson, Gerald W.

Hardcover

Historical FiguresMilitary BiographiesNaval History

ISBN10: 1432612859
ISBN13: 9781432612856
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 23 2005
Pages: 320
Weight: 1.41
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The First Captain: The Story of John Paul Jones is a biographical book written by Gerald W. Johnson. It tells the story of John Paul Jones, a Scottish-American naval officer who became one of the most famous and celebrated heroes of the American Revolution.The book covers Jones' early life in Scotland, his early career as a merchant sailor, and his eventual commission in the Continental Navy. It also details his famous exploits during the Revolution, including his capture of the British ship HMS Drake and his daring raid on the port of Whitehaven.The book also explores Jones' personal life, including his relationships with women and his struggles with alcoholism. It provides a comprehensive look at the man behind the legend, and sheds light on the historical context in which he lived and fought.Overall, The First Captain is a fascinating and engaging biography of one of America's most iconic military figures, and is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of the American Revolution or naval warfare.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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