The Story of John Paul Jones by Chelsea Curtis Fraser
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"The Story of John Paul Jones" by Chelsea Curtis Fraser is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative explores the dramatic life of John Paul Jones, a notable sea captain in American history, known for his daring exploits during the American Revolutionary War. This work is aimed at younger readers, outlining Jones's journey from his beginnings in Scotland to becoming a key figure in establishing the United States
Navy. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Johnnie Paul, a young boy from Arbigland, Scotland, who has a natural affinity for the sea. The narrative recounts an incident during a storm where he skillfully maneuvers his small boat back to safety, showcasing his burgeoning talent as a sailor. Following this event, he meets James Younger, a ship-owning merchant who recognizes John's potential and offers him a chance to apprentice on a vessel bound for America. This opening sets the stage for Johnnie’s transformation into John Paul Jones, ultimately leading to his legendary status in naval history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Fraser, Chelsea Curtis, 1876- |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 22016373 |
| Title | The Story of John Paul Jones |
| Series Title | Famous Americans for young readers. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Sandra Eder, Mary Meehan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E201: History: America: Revolution (1775-1783) |
| Subject | Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 42864 |
| Release Date | Jun 3, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 439 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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