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Cooper, Michael L., 1950-

Hero of the high seas : John Paul Jones and the American Revolution / by Michael L. Cooper. - Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, c2006. - 128 p. : ill., maps ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 125-126) and index.

Introduction -- The greatest misfortune -- Eve of Revolution -- Building America's first navy -- Problems in Portsmouth -- Captain Jones attacks Britain -- The Bonhomme Richard -- The big battle -- After the battle -- Return to America.

ISBN: 079225547X 9780792255475 0792255488 9780792255475

LCCN: 2005036256

Subjects--Personal Names:
Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792 --Juvenile literature.

Subjects--Corporate Names:
United States. Navy --Biography--Juvenile literature.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Admirals--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
United States--History--Naval operations--Revolution, 1775-1783--Juvenile literature.

LC Class. No.: E207 J7 / C58 2006