The First Captain: The Story of John Paul Jones

by Gerald W. Johnson

The First The Story of John Paul Jones is a biography written by Gerald W. Johnson that tells the story of one of America's greatest naval heroes, John Paul Jones. The book covers Jones' life from his early years in Scotland to his rise to fame as a captain in the Continental Navy during the American Revolution. The author provides a detailed account of Jones' military campaigns, including his famous victory over the British ship HMS Serapis. The book also explores Jones' personal life, including his relationships with women and his struggles with finances and alcoholism. Johnson's writing style is engaging and informative, providing readers with a vivid portrait of Jones and the historical context in which he lived. The book includes maps and illustrations to help readers visualize the naval battles and locations discussed in the text. Overall, The First The Story of John Paul Jones is a fascinating biography that offers insight into the life of a legendary figure in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

320 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Gerald White Johnson, often credited as Gerald W. Johnson, was a journalist, historian, and an advocate of liberal causes. He wrote many nonfiction books on history, biography, and commentary on American politics and culture.

Johnson was an editorial writer for the Baltimore Sunpupers from 1926 to 1943, and a contributing editor of the New Republic from 1954 until his death in 1980.