Memoirs of Rear-Admiral Paul Jones, Edinburgh, 1830. 2 Volumes

This was the first biography of John Paul Jones to be published. It was compiled by his niece Janette Taylor of Dumfries from documents held by her family.   The full title reads: Memoirs of Rear-Admiral Paul Jones, Chevalier of the Military Order of Merit, and of the Russian Order of St Anne. Now first compiled from his original journals and correspondence: including an account of his services under Prince Potemkin, prepared for publication by himself.
Object no :
DMBK028n; DMBK029n
Collection :
John Paul Jones
Creator :
John Paul Jones
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
width 112mm, height 176mm
Materials :
paper, leather
Location :
NA
Accession number :
DUMFM:1957.73
Copyright :
Dumfries & Galloway Council
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