Alexandre Dumasâs 1846 novel, âCaptain Paulâ is based on life of John Paul Jones, a captain in the American Navy during the revolutionary war. This epic adventure is written in best traditions of Dumaâs work featuring numerous desperate battles, true love, brave heroes, devious villains, and intrigue. This tale of high adventure and daring-do is highly recommended for fans of Dumasâs work, and would make for a fantastic addition to any bookshelf! One of the most widely read French authors in history, Alexandre Dumas is best-known for his iconic classic âThe Three Musketeersâ, as well as for âThe Count of Monte Cristoâ, and the two Musketeer sequels âTwenty Years Afterâ and âThe Vicomte de Bragelome: Ten Years Laterâ. Dumas began his writing career as a successful playwright, and later evolved to writing magazine articles and travel books, before extending his talents to fiction.