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John Paul Jones: A Sailor's Biography

Samuel Eliot Morison

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America's greatest naval historian, Samuel Eliot Morison, writes about America's greatest naval hero in this Pulitzer Prize-winning biography. The Scottish-born John Paul Jones struck several severe blows to English morale during the American Revolution, as he fearlessly ravaged the king's ships within sight of British shores. With tactical brilliance & almost reckless courage, Jones eagerly attacked larger foes & soundly beat them. During one famous engagement, his opposing commander called out & offered Jones the opportunity to surrender. Jones's immortal response: "I have not yet begun to fight!" This marvelous book is a fitting tribute to a controversial yet romantic figure, who now lies buried at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.

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ISBN10:: 1557504105

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John Paul Jones: A Sailor's Biography

Samuel Eliot Morison

4.08/5 (226 ratings)

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America's greatest naval historian, Samuel Eliot Morison, writes about America's greatest naval hero in this Pulitzer Prize-winning biography. The Scottish-born John Paul Jones struck several severe blows to English morale during the American Revolution, as he fearlessly ravaged the king's ships within sight of British shores. With tactical brilliance & almost reckless courage, Jones eagerly attacked larger foes & soundly beat them. During one famous engagement, his opposing commander called out & offered Jones the opportunity to surrender. Jones's immortal response: "I have not yet begun to fight!" This marvelous book is a fitting tribute to a controversial yet romantic figure, who now lies buried at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.

Format:

Pages:: pages

Publication:

Publisher:

Edition:: First PB Edition, First Printing

Language:: eng

ISBN10:: 1557504105

ISBN13:: 9781557504104

kindle Asin:: B0050IGX08

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