The Grip of Honor: A Story of Paul Jones and the American Revolution by Brady
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| Author | Brady, Cyrus Townsend, 1861-1920 |
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| Title | The Grip of Honor: A Story of Paul Jones and the American Revolution |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by Google Books |
| Summary | "The Grip of Honor: A Story of Paul Jones and the American Revolution" by Cyrus Townsend Brady is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around the life of the famed naval officer John Paul Jones during the American Revolution, focusing on themes of honor, bravery, and love. Key characters include Paul Jones himself and Barry O'Neill, a Marquis de Richemont, who both navigate personal and military challenges amidst the backdrop of war. The opening of the novel presents an intense maritime chase led by Paul Jones and his first lieutenant, Barry O'Neill, aboard the American ship Ranger. As they pursue a merchant vessel, the Maidstone, the crew exhibits their skills in seamanship and combat. Amidst the action, a glimpse into the characters' motivations emerges, highlighting O'Neill's adventurous spirit and burgeoning feelings for a young woman on the chased ship, underscoring the entwined fates of honor and personal relationships during a tumultuous historical period. The scene sets the stage for a rich story filled with conflict, romance, and the quest for valor. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Biographical fiction |
| Subject | War stories |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 52540 |
| Release Date | Jul 9, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 27 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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