John Paul Jones and the American NavyA naval hero in the American Revolution, John Paul Jones s story merges with another story, that of the birth and growth of the American navy. The story of this patriot of the sea also gives readers insight into early nautical strategy and technology, and the political and economic causes that sparked the wars of which these naval battles. |
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Contents
Prologue | 5 |
Merchant Sea Captain | 19 |
The Ranger in the Irish Sea | 46 |
The Bonhomme Richard and Flamborough Head | 64 |
Honors in Europe and America | 80 |
A Place in History | 92 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | John Paul Jones and the American Navy The Library of American Lives and Times |
| Author | James C. Bradford |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc, 2001 |
| ISBN | 0823957268, 9780823957262 |
| Length | 112 pages |
| Subjects | › Juvenile Nonfiction / General |
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