Project Gutenberg 2012-10-29 Public domain in the USA. 182 Dumas, Alexandre 1802 1870 Dumas, Alexander Dumas, Alexandre, pere père, Alexandre Dumas Captain Paul Produced by David Widger "Captain Paul" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative centers around Captain Paul Jones, an enigmatic and courageous seaman, as he navigates the complexities of naval warfare and personal relationships during a time of tumultuous change, particularly with respect to the American Revolution. Readers can expect a blend of adventure, intrigue, and a deep exploration of the motivations and internal struggles of Jones, examining both his valor and vulnerabilities. The opening of "Captain Paul" sets a foundation for the story, establishing an atmosphere of curiosity and mystery surrounding Captain Paul and his ship, the Indienne. We are introduced to the bustling town of Fort Louis, where locals are captivated by the newly arrived frigate and its crew, especially by the intriguing young Count d'Auray. As he investigates the identity of the ship and its captain, the narrative hints at themes of honor and duty, exploring how the captain's actions are seen through the eyes of other characters. The distinction between appearances and reality starts to unfold, as the young midshipman and Count d'Auray engage in a witty dialogue about honor, revealing class dynamics and expectations of the time. The groundwork is laid for Captain Paul's journey, both at sea and within the intricacies of society, promising thrilling action intertwined with rich character development. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792 -- Fiction PQ Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure Category: French Literature 428954 2025-08-16T15:39:39.416136 text/html 425837 2024-10-23T11:53:50 text/html 215808 2025-08-16T15:39:45.911637 application/epub+zip 221973 2025-08-16T15:39:41.387218 application/epub+zip 221973 2025-08-16T15:39:40.158089 application/epub+zip 392128 2025-08-16T15:39:49.474571 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 366254 2025-08-16T15:39:45.204607 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 335748 2022-09-18T19:32:09.176140 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 370457 2025-08-16T15:39:38.801155 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 370351 2016-11-21T11:14:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16890 2025-08-16T15:39:49.601565 application/rdf+xml 12482 2025-08-16T15:39:40.661120 image/jpeg 3305 2025-08-16T15:39:40.410134 image/jpeg 209502 2025-08-16T15:39:39.448107 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia