The Story of John Paul Jones

A lively juvenile biography traces the sailor's early life in a coastal village, his apprenticeship at sea, and his rise to command during the Revolution. It recounts daring cruises, privateering, and a celebrated ship-to-ship engagement in which he continued fighting despite catastrophic damage. Chapters alternate sea adventures, tactical outwitting of opponents, episodes of conflict with fellow commanders, and diplomatic and social episodes while serving abroad. The narrative closes with his later years and the belated retrieval and ceremonial reburial of his remains, with illustrations and chapter headings that emphasize seamanship, courage, and legacy.