Foreword; Acknowledgments; Chronology; Introduction; 1. Beginnings; 2. The Miracle Birth of a Navy; 3. The Cutting Edge of Strategy; 4. Beached; 5. A Hard Beginning; 6. A Pivot Point of History; 7. Victory's Aftermath; 8. Paris and Celebrity's Cost; 9. Homecoming; 10. Peace and Paris; 11. In Command of a Fleet; 12. Yesterday's Hero; 13. The Coffin without a Nameplate; Epilogue; Appendixes; Notes; Glossary; Bibliography; Index; About the Author.;This fresh look at America's first sea warrior avoids the hero worship of past biographies and provides a more complete understanding of his accomplishments. Writing from the perspective of a naval officer with more than thirty years of experience and a seaman with a lifetime of sailing know-how, Callo examines Jones' extraordinary career by going beyond his legendary naval achievements to establish him as a key player in the American Revolution. Analyzing his relationships with important civilian leaders of the Revolution, such as Benjamin Franklin, the author demonstrates how Jones' handling.