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Author Thomas, Evan, 1951-

Title John Paul Jones : sailor, hero, father of the American Navy / Evan Thomas

Publisher New York : Simon & Schuster, c2003
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 Wallace Library - Offsite Collections: Books  E207 .J7 T48 2003    AVAILABLE
ISSN/ISBN 0743205839
Descript 383 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. ; 25 cm
Notes Includes bibliographical references and index
"My desire for fame is infinite" -- "You meet a gentleman" -- "That great misfortune" -- "Proof of madness" -- "Determined at all hazards" -- "Delicate notions of honor" -- "A rash thing" -- "Officer of fine feelings" -- "Lay it in ashes" -- "We've got her now!" -- "No sooner seen than lost" -- "Caressed by all the world" -- "The gale still increasing" -- "Cover him with kisses" -- "Conquer or die" -- "The ghost of himself" -- "Envy of the world."
Subject Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792
United States. Navy -- Biography
Admirals -- United States -- Biography
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Naval operations