John Paul Jones and the American Navy

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The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc, Aug 15, 2001 - Juvenile Nonfiction - 112 pages
A 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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