With John Paul Jones

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McIntyre, John T. (John Thomas), 1871-1951.

Contributor:

DeLand, Clyde O., 1872-1947

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"With John Paul Jones" by John T. McIntyre is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set during the American Revolutionary War, it revolves around the young protagonist Ethan Carlyle, who becomes embroiled in significant events of the time, notably connected to the famed naval commander John Paul Jones, as they work together to secure support from France for the American cause. At the start of the tale, Ethan Carlyle is introduced through a lively scene outside the State House in Philadelphia discussing the recent surrender of British General Burgoyne. The narrative paints a picture of the patriotic fervor of the time, contrasting loyalists and rebels while hinting at danger as a mysterious figure named Danvers makes provocative remarks. As events unfold, Ethan learns he has been entrusted with a vital mission to deliver secret dispatches to Captain John Paul Jones aboard the Ranger, aimed at securing French support for the American cause. The opening chapters set a tone of adventure and intrigue as Ethan encounters challenges and adversaries while forming alliances, positioning the reader for a thrilling exploration of heroism during pivotal moments in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2021-04-18