The Story of Paul Jones: An Historical Romance by Alfred Henry Lewis
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| Author | Lewis, Alfred Henry, 1857-1914 |
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| Illustrator | Stone, Seymour M., 1877-1957 |
| Illustrator | Ward, Phillipps |
| Title | The Story of Paul Jones: An Historical Romance |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Story of Paul Jones: An Historical Romance" by Alfred Henry Lewis is a historical novel likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows the life of John Paul, later known as Paul Jones, as he evolves from a young sailor in the seas of the 18th century to a legendary figure in American naval history. Through his adventures, readers can expect a blend of maritime exploration, personal growth, and romantic intrigue set against the backdrop of historical events leading to America's fight for independence. The opening of the novel introduces us to young Jack Paul, a talented lad navigating the choppy waters of the Solway. He is notably skilled at sailing despite his youth and is eventually taken under the wing of local shipowner Mr. Younger, who sees promise in him. Against this backdrop, we learn about Jack's humble beginnings as the son of a gardener and his innate passion for the sea. The narrative sets the stage for his transformative journey from a spirited boy to the renowned naval commander, admiral, and symbol of independence Paul Jones, hinting at the complexities of his identity and destiny as he grapples with both familial ties and the call of the ocean. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53990 |
| Release Date | Jan 17, 2017 |
| Most Recently Updated | Aug 20, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 197 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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