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100 1 _aHapgood, Hutchins,
_d1869-1944
245 1 0 _aPaul Jones
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aRiverside Biographical Series, number 12
500 _aRelease date is 2009-04-29
508 _aProduced by Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Paul Jones" by Hutchins Hapgood is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life of John Paul Jones, a prominent naval commander during the American Revolutionary War, and presents an exploration of his relentless pursuit of honor, distinction, and authority at sea. This narrative unfolds against the backdrop of significant historical events, showcasing Jones's adventures, challenges, and ambitions. The opening of the biography outlines John Paul Jones's early life and formative experiences that shaped him into a daring naval leader. Born in a modest Scottish family, he demonstrated exceptional seamanship from a young age, ultimately shifting his path toward a life of adventure on the high seas. As he moves from being a shipmaster's apprentice to commander, key incidents from his early voyages, including his involvement in the slave trade and his fierce temperament, are highlighted. Jones’s aspirations for recognition and prowess become increasingly evident as he navigates his way into a pivotal role within the nascent American navy, setting the stage for his future exploits that would make him a legendary figure in naval history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBiography
653 _aJones, John Paul, 1747-1792
830 0 _aRiverside Biographical Series, number 12
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28633
999 _c69541
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