Project Gutenberg 2017-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 309 Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) 1805 1877 John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott Abbott, John Stevens Cabot 04014728 The Life and Adventures of Rear-Admiral John Paul Jones, Commonly Called Paul Jones Produced by KD Weeks, Richard Hulse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Life and Adventures of Rear-Admiral John Paul Jones, Commonly Called Paul…" by John S. C. Abbott is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the life of John Paul Jones, a prominent figure in the American Revolutionary War and the father of the United States Navy, highlighting his character, achievements, and the trials he faced during his service. The narrative aims to reshape the understanding of Jones, often perceived as a reckless hero, into a more nuanced portrayal of him as a patriot dedicated to the cause of liberty. The opening of the book introduces John Paul Jones's early life, detailing his humble beginnings in Scotland and his aspirations for life at sea. As a young boy, his passion for navigation and learning set him apart, leading him to embark on multiple voyages, including one that involved participation in the slave trade, which he ultimately renounced. The narrative showcases his early hardships, including accusations that tested his character, before detailing how he dedicated his life to the defense of American independence. The section also foreshadows his future exploits as a naval commander, highlighting his ambition and commitment to the principles of freedom and justice. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792 E201 Text Category: Biographies Category: History - American Category: History - Warfare 563498 2025-07-22T09:22:40.593643 text/html 540056 2024-10-23T02:49:44 text/html 1036309 2025-07-22T09:22:48.560598 application/epub+zip 1032033 2025-07-22T09:22:42.347620 application/epub+zip 290281 2025-07-22T09:22:41.449656 application/epub+zip 1158155 2025-07-22T09:22:53.160616 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1114113 2025-07-22T09:22:47.591635 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 377088 2022-08-25T07:54:42.925738 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 490548 2025-07-22T09:22:39.725655 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 470595 2024-10-23T02:49:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16686 2025-07-22T09:22:53.300568 application/rdf+xml 12029 2025-07-22T09:22:41.577634 image/jpeg 1906 2025-07-22T09:22:41.506641 image/jpeg 908446 2025-07-22T09:22:40.656617 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 en.wikipedia