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100 1 _aLewis, Alfred Henry,
_d1857-1914
245 1 4 _aThe Story of Paul Jones: An Historical Romance
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-01-17
508 _aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive
520 _a"The Story of Paul Jones: An Historical Romance" by Alfred Henry Lewis is a historical novel likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows the life of John Paul, later known as Paul Jones, as he evolves from a young sailor in the seas of the 18th century to a legendary figure in American naval history. Through his adventures, readers can expect a blend of maritime exploration, personal growth, and romantic intrigue set against the backdrop of historical events leading to America's fight for independence. The opening of the novel introduces us to young Jack Paul, a talented lad navigating the choppy waters of the Solway. He is notably skilled at sailing despite his youth and is eventually taken under the wing of local shipowner Mr. Younger, who sees promise in him. Against this backdrop, we learn about Jack's humble beginnings as the son of a gardener and his innate passion for the sea. The narrative sets the stage for his transformative journey from a spirited boy to the renowned naval commander, admiral, and symbol of independence Paul Jones, hinting at the complexities of his identity and destiny as he grapples with both familial ties and the call of the ocean. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aJones, John Paul, 1747-1792 -- Fiction
700 1 _aStone, Seymour M.,
_d1877-1957
700 1 _aWard, Phillipps
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53990
999 _c94824
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