John Paul Jones: A Sailor's Biography (Bluejacket Books) - Softcover

Eliot Morison, Samuel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1557504105 ISBN 13: 9781557504104

Publisher: Naval Institute Press, 1999

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author:

Joseph Callo, Rear Admiral, USNR (Ret.), has written three books about Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson, including Nelson Speaks and Nelson in the Caribbean. Named Naval History's Author of the Year in 1998 and winner of the Samuel Eliot Morison Award for Naval Literature, he lives in New York City. He is the recipient of the Lee Wayland Douglas Award for Literary Achievement, which was awarded by the Association of the United States Navy in 2010.

About this edition

• Publisher: Naval Institute Press
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 1557504105
• ISBN 13: 9781557504104
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 568