The Life Of Paul Jones, From Original Documents In The Possession Of John Henry Sherburne (1825) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164354536)

""The Life of Paul Jones"" is a biography of the American naval hero John Paul Jones, written by John Henry Sherburne and originally published in 1825. The book is based on original documents in Sherburne's possession, including letters, journals, and other writings by Jones himself. It covers Jones's early life in Scotland, his career in the British Navy, his service in the Continental Navy during the American Revolution, and his later years as a naval officer in Europe. The book also explores Jones's personal life, including his relationships with women and his struggles with finances and reputation. Overall, ""The Life of Paul Jones"" provides a detailed and insightful portrait of one of America's most celebrated naval heroes.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.

Author: John Henry Sherburne
ISBN-10: 1164354531
ISBN-13: 9781164354536
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.46lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d