This title is a part of the American Pioneers and Patriots series. This book is about the story of the life and exploits of the popular naval hero of the Revolution. The contents include: The Early Life of John Paul Jones; The Infant Navy; Bearding the British Lion; Captain Jones at Nantes and at Brest; Cruise of the Bon Homme Richard; The Bon Homme Richard and the Serapis; Result of the Victory; Commodore Jones at Court; The Mutiny of Landais; The Return to America; The War Ended; The Difficulties of Diplomacy; The Mission to Denmark; The Russian Campaign; Adventures in the Black Sea; and Retirement and Death.