Pike & Cutlass: Hero Tales of Our Navy by George Gibbs
"Pike & Cutlass: Hero Tales of Our Navy" by George Gibbs is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work recounts the thrilling stories of American naval heroes and significant naval battles from the country’s early maritime history, focusing particularly on the exploits of John Paul Jones and other notable figures of the time. The engaging tales celebrate bravery, cunning, and the spirit of adventure during critical moments of
American naval warfare. The opening of the book introduces the audacious actions of John Paul Jones in April 1778 as he commands the sloop "Ranger." Determined to utilize his ship as a weapon against British forces, Jones embarks on a mission to disrupt enemy shipping, ultimately planning an attack on the town of Whitehaven, which he successfully infiltrates with a small crew. His daring escapades are characterized by rapid, decisive actions, including a failed attempt to capture a British man-of-war, the "Drake," and culminate in a tense assault on an enemy port, showcasing his exceptional leadership and tactical prowess. Jones's exploits lay the groundwork for the gripping naval tales that follow, capturing the essence of naval heroism in the American narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gibbs, George, 1870-1942 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 99005508 |
| Title | Pike & Cutlass: Hero Tales of Our Navy |
| Alternate Title | Pike and Cutlass: Hero Tales of Our Navy |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Rosanna Murphy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E151: History: America: United States |
| Subject | United States -- History, Naval |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 42138 |
| Release Date | Feb 20, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 124 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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