MAD JACK PERCIVAL: Legend of the Old Navy
The colorful Captain John "Mad Jack" Percival was a legend in his time. This account traces his naval career which began in 1797 when he was impressed into British naval service and ended in 1846 after taking the USS Constitution on her only around the world cruise. This work is just as entertaining as the tall tales about this heroic figure. Illus.
Format: Paperbound
Pages: 242
Publisher: Naval Institute
ISBN: 9781682473436
Item #: 793937X