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John Paul Jones: A Sailor's Biography (Classics of Naval Literature) Hardcover – February 1, 1989
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Print length537 pages
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LanguageEnglish
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PublisherNaval Institute Press
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Publication dateFebruary 1, 1989
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Dimensions6 x 1.5 x 8.75 inches
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ISBN-100870213237
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ISBN-13978-0870213236
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Product details
- Publisher : Naval Institute Press; First Printing edition (February 1, 1989)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 537 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0870213237
- ISBN-13 : 978-0870213236
- Item Weight : 1.65 pounds
- Dimensions : 6 x 1.5 x 8.75 inches
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- #7,396 in Naval Military History
- #25,893 in Military Leader Biographies
- #36,344 in United States Biographies
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Definitely worth the time to learn about early naval actions by the Colonies in support of the better known land maneuvers
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2016Verified Purchase
Fascinating biography that provided many interesting facts about the American Revolution that are never discussed in schools! Definitely worth the time to learn about early naval actions by the Colonies in support of the better known land maneuvers.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2015
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This is a great read from a master historian of the mid-20th Century, who himself was a sailor, a Naval officer, and the author of a magisterial series on the US Navy during WWII. Morison presents "Paul Jones" sympathetically and describes Jones' remarkable career fully. It is very well written and fun to read.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2019
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The front cover ripped clean off the VERY first time I even opened the book. No idea what causes this but I’m pretty annoyed and don’t feel like exchanging it because I had to wait quite a while for the shipment the first time around
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By Luke Turpin on June 2, 2019
The front cover ripped clean off the VERY first time I even opened the book. No idea what causes this but I’m pretty annoyed and don’t feel like exchanging it because I had to wait quite a while for the shipment the first time around
By Luke Turpin on June 2, 2019
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Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2021
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This book is difficult to find. Published from US Navy Academy. Glad I now have a copy!
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2002
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A hero of my youth, this book appears to tell the full story. This is a scholarly work which reads easily. I only wish I would have read this book in my twenties. There are some wonderful life lessons in this biography. If you read it you will learn his flaws, his good and fine attributes, and some mysteries. This is first-rate biography and detective work by the author. I recommend it.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2015
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Awesome biography of one of Americas early heroes...more exciting than any seafaring novel....
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Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2017
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An excellent biography of an important figure in our early naval history.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2015
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An excellent read! Informative and enjoyable! This should be a necessary read for any student of military history!
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