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The Log of the Bon Homme Richard is a historical book written by John Paul Jones, an American naval commander during the American Revolution. The book is a detailed account of Jones' most famous naval battle against the British ship HMS Serapis in 1779. The Bon Homme Richard was an old French merchant ship that Jones had converted into a warship, and despite being outmatched in terms of size and firepower, Jones managed to defeat the Serapis after a fierce battle that lasted for several hours. The Log of the Bon Homme Richard is a first-hand account of the battle, as well as a record of Jones' experiences as a naval commander during the American Revolution. The book provides insights into the tactics and strategies employed by Jones and his crew, as well as the challenges they faced in their fight against the British navy. Overall, The Log of the Bon Homme Richard is a fascinating read for anyone interested in naval history or the American Revolution.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781168870445
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 74
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. September 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x8 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 281 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 23. Oktober 2024
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The Log of the Bon Homme Richard is a historical book written by John Paul Jones, an American naval commander during the American Revolution. The book is a detailed account of Jones' most famous naval battle against the British ship HMS Serapis in 1779. The Bon Homme Richard was an old French merchant ship that Jones had converted into a warship, and despite being outmatched in terms of size and firepower, Jones managed to defeat the Serapis after a fierce battle that lasted for several hours. The Log of the Bon Homme Richard is a first-hand account of the battle, as well as a record of Jones' experiences as a naval commander during the American Revolution. The book provides insights into the tactics and strategies employed by Jones and his crew, as well as the challenges they faced in their fight against the British navy. Overall, The Log of the Bon Homme Richard is a fascinating read for anyone interested in naval history or the American Revolution.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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