John Paul Jones: A Sailor's Biography (Bluejacket Books)

John Paul Jones: A Sailor's Biography (Bluejacket Books) by Eliot Morison, Samuel. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781557504104.

This book vividly portrays the illustrious career of John Paul Jones, from his early training at sea in the British West Indian merchant trade to his exploits in the newly independent American navy and his appointment as an admiral in the Russian navy and command of a squadron in the Black Sea. With compelling detail and remarkable insight, the dramatic narrative captures Joness tenacity and fierce dedication and loyalty to his men and country, despite ill treatment and only begrudged recognition from his superiors. Joness incredible victories at sea form an important part of the book. Morisons description of the battle between Joness Bonhomme Richard and HMS Serapis is considered one of the most vivid accounts of a naval battle in the English language.