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100 1 _aSeawell, Molly Elliot,
_d1860-1916
245 1 0 _aTwelve Naval Captains :
_bBeing a Record of Certain Americans Who Made Themselves Immortal
246 1 _a12 Naval Captains Being a Record of Certain Americans Who Made Themselves Immortal
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-07-25
505 0 _aPaul Jones -- Richard Dale -- Thomas Truxtun -- William Bainbridge -- Edward Preble -- Stephen Decatur -- Richard Somers -- Isaac Hull -- Charles Stewart -- Oliver Hazard Perry -- Thomas Macdonough -- James Lawrence.
508 _aProduced by sp1nd, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Twelve Naval Captains" by Molly Elliot Seawell is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work chronicling the lives of notable American naval leaders showcases the courage, exploits, and legacies of these figures, possibly focusing on their navigational and military contributions during iconic naval battles. Among these captains, Paul Jones stands out for his remarkable rise from humble beginnings to becoming a celebrated naval commander during the American Revolutionary War. The opening of "Twelve Naval Captains" introduces Paul Jones as a captivating character whose adventures and exploits painted him as a legendary figure in American history. Born into modest circumstances in Scotland, Jones demonstrated an early affinity for the sea, leading to a career filled with daring naval encounters. The narrative outlines his transition from a gardener's son to the commander of the American navy, emphasizing his tenacity and ambition. Jones's journey is marked by notable friendships with figures like Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson, setting the stage for an engaging exploration of his distinguished yet complex legacy as he navigates the tumultuous waters of war and honor in the late 18th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States. Navy -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46406
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