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Paul Jones, His Exploits In English Seas During 1778-1780, Contemporary Accounts Collected From English Newspapers With A Complete Bibliography

Paul Jones, His Exploits In English Seas During 1778-1780, Contemporary Accounts Collected From English Newspapers With A Complete Bibliography

Don Carlos Seitz

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2020
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Historia
ISBN:
9789354178092

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A daring American captain haunted the English seas at the height of the Revolutionary War, his exploits stirring fear and fascination across Britain. Paul Jones, His Exploits In English Seas During 1778-1780 plunges readers into the heart of 18th century naval warfare, drawing directly from English newspaper archives to capture the shock and drama of revolutionary war sea battles as they unfolded. Every account pulses with the immediacy of contemporary reporting, offering a rare, unvarnished view of British-American naval conflicts that shaped maritime history.Don Carlos Seitz’s meticulous collection is more than a chronicle; it is a living tapestry of voices from the late 18th century, enriched with a complete bibliography for academic research and discovery. History enthusiasts, Patrick O’Brian fans, and naval history buffs alike will find themselves transported to the rolling decks and storm-lashed coasts of England, witnessing the legendary feats of Paul Jones through the eyes of those who lived them. This is not just a maritime history collection - it is a vital resource for understanding the tides of war and the men who braved them.Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

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