Paul Jones: His Exploits in English Seas During 1778 to 1780 - Paperback

""Paul Jones: His Exploits in English Seas During 1778 to 1780"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Don C. Seitz. The book is about the life and adventures of John Paul Jones, a Scottish sailor who became a naval hero during the American Revolution. The book covers Jones' exploits in English seas between 1778 and 1780, including his famous raids on British shipping and his victory over the HMS Serapis. Seitz provides a detailed account of Jones' life and career, including his childhood in Scotland, his time as a merchant sailor, and his service in the Continental Navy. The book also delves into the political and military context of the American Revolution, providing readers with a broader understanding of the historical events that shaped Jones' life and career. Overall, ""Paul Jones: His Exploits in English Seas During 1778 to 1780"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in naval history or the American Revolution.1917. Contemporary accounts collected from English Newspapers with a complete bibliography. A chronicle of the exploits of the popular naval hero of the Revolution and Father of the American Navy. Contents: The Cruise of the Ranger; The Bon Homme Squadron in British Seas; The Taking of the Serapis; The Vain Pursuit; Some Sarcasm; The Alarm on the Coast; Safe in Holland; Captain Pearson�������s Story of his Defeat in the Serapis; Aftermath; In the Texel; Jones������� Letter in the Leyden Gazette; Under Way Again; Last Rumors; An Anecdote; and Farewell to English Seas. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.