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The Story Of Paul Jones: An Historical Romance

The Story Of Paul Jones: An Historical Romance

Lewis, Alfred Henry
Stone, Seymour M.
Ward, Phillipps

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Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1162955325
ISBN13: 9781162955322
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 328
Weight: 0.97
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Story of Paul Jones: An Historical Romance is a novel written by Alfred Henry Lewis that tells the story of the famous naval commander, John Paul Jones, also known as Paul Jones. The book is set during the American Revolution and follows the life of Jones from his early years in Scotland to his rise to prominence as a naval commander in the Continental Navy.The novel begins with Jones as a young boy in Scotland, where he dreams of becoming a sailor and exploring the world. He eventually joins the British Navy and serves on several ships, but becomes disillusioned with the British Navy's treatment of its sailors and defects to the American colonies.Jones soon becomes a commander in the Continental Navy and is tasked with disrupting British shipping and raiding British ports. He becomes famous for his daring raids and naval victories, including the capture of the British ship Serapis.The novel also explores Jones' personal life, including his relationships with women and his struggle to gain recognition and respect from his fellow officers. Throughout the book, Lewis portrays Jones as a complex and flawed hero, highlighting his bravery and determination while also acknowledging his faults and mistakes.Overall, The Story of Paul Jones: An Historical Romance is a thrilling and engaging novel that brings to life the story of one of America's most famous naval commanders.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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