John Paul Jones: A Sailor's Biography

Morison, Samuel Eliot (1887-1976)

Published by Atlantic Monthly Press, 1959

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5.75"x8.5" 453 num. indexed pgs. "W" on C/R page. Blue cloth boards w/gilt ship on front. Blue title block on spine w/gold ink. B&W frontispiece of JPJ marble bust. Charts, diagrams & photographs. Preface by S. E. Morison. Spine straight, binding tight, pages clean and bright. Not x-library, no DJ, unmarked. Secure ship in box w/track #. This book vividly portrays the illustrious career of John Paul Jones, from his early training at sea in the British West Indian merchant trade to his exploits in the newly independent American navy and his appointment as an admiral in the Russian navy and command of a squadron in the Black Sea. With compelling detail and remarkable insight, the dramatic narrative captures Jones's tenacity and fierce dedication and loyalty to his men and country, despite ill treatment and only begrudged recognition from his superiors. Jones's incredible victories at sea form an important part of the book. Morison's description of the battle between Jones's Bonhomme Richard and HMS Serapis is considered one of the most vivid accounts of a naval battle in the English language. Seller Inventory # 2606

Bibliographic Details

Title: John Paul Jones: A Sailor's Biography

Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Press

Publication Date: 1959

Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Raisz, Erwin

Condition: Near Fine

Edition: Reprint.