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John Paul Jones' Last Cruise And Final Resting Place: The United States Naval Academy

John Paul Jones' Last Cruise And Final Resting Place: The United States Naval Academy

Marion, H.

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Military BiographiesFiction AnthologiesNaval History

ISBN10: 1162939826
ISBN13: 9781162939827
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 84
Weight: 0.27
Height: 0.17 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Marion H. presents a detailed account of the final days of John Paul Jones, one of the most celebrated naval heroes of the American Revolution. The book chronicles Jones' last voyage aboard the USS Ariel, which took him to Russia and Denmark, where he served as an envoy of the United States. The author describes Jones' interactions with the Russian and Danish courts and his efforts to secure commercial and diplomatic ties between the United States and these nations.The latter part of the book focuses on Jones' final resting place, which is located at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Marion H. provides a comprehensive history of the Naval Academy and its role in preserving Jones' legacy. The author also describes the elaborate ceremonies that were held to honor Jones' memory, including the dedication of a monument in his honor and the reinterment of his remains at the Naval Academy.Overall, John Paul Jones' Last Cruise And Final Resting Place provides a fascinating insight into the life and legacy of one of America's most iconic naval heroes. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in naval history, the American Revolution, or the United States Naval Academy.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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