Secondary sourceBook1906
The Story of John Paul Jones, Chapter 7
Percy Keese Fitzhugh · 1906
A chapter from a 1906 children's biography describing John Paul Jones's final years and his honors in Europe.
This children's biography chapter describes Jones's later life, honors, and reception as a celebrated naval hero.
About this source
What it is
This is a chapter from a biography written for young readers by Percy Keese Fitzhugh, illustrated by Sarah Noble Ives, and published in 1906. It describes events after Jones's famous victory in the Bonhomme Richard against the Serapis, including his reception in Europe and his return to America.
Why it matters
Written over a century after Jones's death, this chapter shows how he had become a celebrated hero in popular memory, admired by crowds and honored by figures such as King Louis XVI and Benjamin Franklin. It reveals how his story was retold for children long after his lifetime.
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- Why might a biography written for children simplify or dramatize events compared to a scholarly account?
- What does the description of crowds and honors tell you about how Jones was remembered decades later?
- This source was written well after Jones died — what details might be missing or exaggerated compared to a primary source?
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