02411cam a22003253u 4500 42138 UtSlPG 20260610133950.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 99005508 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E151 Gibbs, George, 1870-1942 Pike & Cutlass: Hero Tales of Our Navy Pike and Cutlass: Hero Tales of Our Navy Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-02-20 Produced by David Edwards, Rosanna Murphy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Pike & Cutlass: Hero Tales of Our Navy" by George Gibbs is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work recounts the thrilling stories of American naval heroes and significant naval battles from the country’s early maritime history, focusing particularly on the exploits of John Paul Jones and other notable figures of the time. The engaging tales celebrate bravery, cunning, and the spirit of adventure during critical moments of American naval warfare. The opening of the book introduces the audacious actions of John Paul Jones in April 1778 as he commands the sloop "Ranger." Determined to utilize his ship as a weapon against British forces, Jones embarks on a mission to disrupt enemy shipping, ultimately planning an attack on the town of Whitehaven, which he successfully infiltrates with a small crew. His daring escapades are characterized by rapid, decisive actions, including a failed attempt to capture a British man-of-war, the "Drake," and culminate in a tense assault on an enemy port, showcasing his exceptional leadership and tactical prowess. Jones's exploits lay the groundwork for the gripping naval tales that follow, capturing the essence of naval heroism in the American narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- History, Naval https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42138 82977 82977