jones, john paul

Chronicles the life and achievements of eighteenth-century military hero John Paul Jones, examining his role the births of both America and its navy.

Chronicles the life of John Paul Jones, focusing on his years as a British sailor, the scandal that ruined his reputation, his emmigration to America, and his role in the Revolutionary War.

Chronicles the life of John Paul Jones, discussing his childhood, naval career, experiences in France, participation in the Revolutionary War, and death.

Easy-to-read biography of John Paul Jones, naval hero during the American Revolution.

Describes the life and times of the well-known naval hero of the American Revolution, John Paul Jones, who was called the father of the American navy.

Relates in verse the battle between John Paul Jones' Bonhomme Richard and the British ships Serapis and Scarborough.

Offers a brief introduction to the life and achievements of naval hero John Paul Jones.

A biography of John Paul Jones that focuses on his role in the Revolutionary War and in the development of the U.S. Navy, also discussing his work on a slave ship, the incidents that darkened his name in the West Indies, and his resurgence in fame a century after his death.

Examines the life and times of American patriot John Paul Jones, and discusses his role as a Navy captain during the Revolutionary War.

A biography of John Paul Jones, known as the Father of the American Navy, and describes his Scottish heritage, early life at sea, and involvement in the American Revolution.