John Paul Jones: The Pirate Patriot

by Armstrong Sperry

Paperback, 2006

Status

Available

Local notes

921 JON

Barcode

5747

Collection

Publication

Sterling (2006), Edition: Updated Ed, 176 pages

Description

Readers will imagine themselves right beside the bold John Paul Jones, luring enemy craft into danger and engaging them in close combat. Jones, a talented young captain, became an invaluable figure in America s fight for independence when he offered his sailing skills to the Continental Navy. In his barely seaworthy vessel, the Bonhomme Richard, he harassed British ships and commandeered their cargo, including desperately needed ammunition and uniforms. Sperry paints a vital portrait of an American hero.

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

176 p.; 8.38 inches

User reviews

LibraryThing member SarahGraceGrzy
I LOVE this biography about John Paul Jones! So so good. I couldn't put it down!

Pages

176

Rating

½ (10 ratings; 3.5)
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