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John paul jones was a naval commander and privateer, helping found the united states navy in 1775, and later serving as a rearadmiral in the russian navy under catherine ii in the russoturkish war of 17871792. Paris 18 july 1792 a hero of the american revolution, jean paul jones was a scottishborn naval commander who led the infant american fleet to a series of famous victories against the royal navy, and later served as an admiral in the imperial russian navy. Good press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. Local feeling was against him and he fled to virginia, changing his name, first to john jones and later to john paul jones. Publication date 1874 series american pioneers and patriots note added t. Including an account of his services in the american revolution and in the war between the russians and turks in the black. Immediate download and read free of charge how to read a book book by clicking the link above.
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