Copyright: 1949
Pages: 251
Books Read This Year: #15
In this book written for young readers I learned a lot about John Paul Jones and the early American Navy. John Paul Jones was a brave patriot. He fought hard to free America from the rule of England. He was awarded the Congressional Gold medal for his heroic command in battle.
John Paul Jones had to make do with sub-par ships. With these inadequate vessels he stung the King's Navy and even brought the fight to the British mainland.
His grit and determination are inspiring. He didn't give up in the heat of battle. He was the kind of leader who's courage was contagious. He rallied his crews and gave them an example worth following in his own conduct.
This book was written for young people and you can tell that one of the objectives of the writer is to give young Americans a hero. A hero and pride in their American forefathers. This book ignited an interest in me to learn more about the American Revolution and the battles fought at sea.
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| There's a nice diagram of one John Paul Jones' ships on the inside covers of the book. |
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