John Paul Jones: Fighting Sailor, Landmark Book, Armstrong Sperry, 1953

John Paul Jones: Fighting Sailor by Armstrong Sperry, published in 1953 as part of the Landmark Books series, tells the dramatic story of the famed American naval hero of the Revolutionary War.

Written and illustrated by Armstrong Sperry, this volume brings Jones’s daring exploits and seafaring life vividly to young readers through energetic storytelling and distinctive illustrations.

A classic mid-century Landmark title, it is especially appealing to collectors of maritime history, Revolutionary-era books, and vintage children’s nonfiction.