This biography offers a comprehensive account of the life and career of John Paul Jones, the Scottish sailor who founded the United States Navy during the American Revolution. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, including Jones's own letters and journals, Augustus Buell paints a vivid portrait of this complex and charismatic figure. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American military or naval warfare.

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