Paul Jones : his exploits in English seas during 1778-1780, contemporary accounts collected from English newspapers, with a complete bibliography / by Don C. Seitz.
This extensive volume is a glimpse into three specific years in the life of John Paul Jones, particularly during his time as Captain on board Ranger and then Bonhomme Richard. 1778 through 1780 were pivotal years during the American Revolution, and Jones' service in the brand new U.S. Navy was instrumental to its success.