Gain rare insights into the life and times of one of America's most famous naval heroes with this collection of John Paul Jones's personal letters. From his early days as a merchant sailor to his legendary exploits in the American Revolution and beyond, Jones's letters offer a vivid and compelling picture of a man who embodied courage, determination, and patriotism. A must-read for fans of naval history and American biography. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.