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

By Don Carlos Seitz

Book Overview

""Paul Jones: His Exploits in English Seas During 1778 to 1780"" is a historical book written by Don C. Seitz. The book tells the story of John Paul Jones, a Scottish sailor who became a naval hero during the American Revolution. Jones led daring raids on British ships and ports, and his victories at sea helped to turn the tide of the war in favor of the American colonists. The book focuses on Jones' exploits in English waters during the years 1778 to 1780, including his famous raid on the port of Whitehaven and his battle with the British ship Serapis. Through detailed research and engaging storytelling, Seitz brings to life the dramatic events of Jones' naval career and the political and military context in which they occurred. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, naval warfare, or the life of one of the most celebrated figures of 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417927003
• ISBN13: 9781417927005
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"