JOHN PAUL JONES: A Sailor's Biography

by Samuel Eliot Morison ‧ RELEASE DATE: Sept. 14, 1959

Despite its many competitors, this biography of John Paul Jones would seem to be a definitive one. Concentrating on the years after Jones' acceptance of the new navy, here is a tale of frustration, delay, and phenomenal achievement. Here is a portrait of contradictions--Jones, the egoist, Jones, concerned for his men but unable to keep friends or loyal followers, Jones, devastating to women, unable to achieve a great love, an adventurer who put duty first. Fully documented, restrained, and packed with information of interest to any student of America or naval history.

Pub Date: Sept. 14, 1959

ISBN: 1557504105

Page Count: -

Publisher: Little Brown-(A.M.P.)

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Sept. 1, 1959

Categories: NONFICTION