Paul Jones

Hutchins HapgoodProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.3

Word count: 127K words
Chapters: 13

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Paul Jones by Hutchins HapgoodAuthor: Hapgood, Hutchins, 1869-1944,Language: English, Class: E201: History: America: Revolution (1775-1783), Release Date: Apr 29, 2009

Editor's review

Paul Jones is a historical biography by Hutchins Hapgood about Paul Jones, the famous naval commander of the American Revolutionary War. Released as a free eBook by Project Gutenberg and classified under E201: History: America: Revolution, it suits readers interested in naval history, the American Revolution, or biography. Hapgood combines attention to character with the wider context of the era, giving readers a view of Jones's experiences in naval combat and his personal traits. As an early biography, its narrative style is traditional and its selection of sources bears the imprint of the author's time, so it is best read alongside more recent scholarship. The electronic edition is easy to search and carry, making it a useful supplement to reading on the American Revolution rather than a sole reference.

Who it's for

A good fit for

General readers interested in the history of the American Revolutionary War
Readers who want to learn about early U.S. Navy figures and naval battle stories
Readers who enjoy traditional biographical narrative style
Students who need free English-language e-books as supplementary reading for topical study

Not a good fit for

Researchers expecting rigorous modern academic scholarship and detailed annotations
Readers unaccustomed to English originals or the writing style of the 19th to early 20th centuries
Casual readers looking only for novel-like fictional stories

Reading tips

Understanding the background of the American Revolutionary War and the early navy first will make the figure's experiences easier to follow.
Mark battles and dates as you read so you can check them against a historical timeline.
Read alongside modern works on U.S. naval history to identify the narrative tendencies in this biography.
The English original can be read chapter by chapter; briefly summarize each chapter afterward to reinforce understanding.

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FAQ

What is this book mainly about?

This is a biography of Paul Jones written by Hutchins Hapgood. Paul Jones was a naval commander during the American Revolutionary War, and the book narrates his life and maritime experiences. It is a biographical work in the category of American Revolution history.

What historical background is needed to read this book?

A basic understanding of the American Revolutionary War is preferable, including the general period and the main parties to the conflict. Without any background knowledge, readers may first read an overview of the Revolution to better grasp the era in which the figure lived.

Is this an academic work or a popular biography?

Judging by its format and approach, it is closer to a traditional popular biography: narrative-driven rather than known for rigorous annotation and source criticism. For academic research, it should be cross-referenced with modern scholarship and primary sources.

What should I keep in mind when reading the e-book edition?

This is a free e-book from Project Gutenberg. The English original may have a plain layout; a reading app that supports dictionary lookup and bookmarks is recommended. Look up unfamiliar names and places as needed, and be sure to save your reading progress.

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About the author

Hutchins Hapgood Author · American · 1869–1944

Hutchins Hapgood (1869–1944) was an American journalist and writer. A Harvard graduate, he was influenced by Lincoln Steffens and took up muckraking journalism, contributing for many years to the New York Evening Post and other papers. His works were largely drawn from life in the city's lower depths and immigrant communities: The Spirit of the Ghetto examines the Jewish quarter of New York, while The Autobiography of a Thief and An Anarchist Woman center on the first-person accounts of marginal figures; he also wrote Paul Jones. A representative figure of the Greenwich Village bohemian circle, he combined reportage with social observation, leaving a vivid record of New York urban culture in the early twentieth century.