A United States Midshipman in the Philippines by Yates Stirling

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Author Stirling, Yates, 1872-1948
Illustrator Boyer, Ralph L. (Ralph Ludwig), 1879-1952
Title A United States Midshipman in the Philippines
Original Publication United States: Penn Publishing Company,1910.
Note Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits D A Alexander, David E. Brown, University of Michigan for the original scans and the color image of the cover, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress.)
Summary "A United States Midshipman in the Philippines" by Lt. Com. Yates Stirling Jr. is a historical adventure narrative likely written in the early 20th century. The book follows the experiences of two young midshipmen, Philip Perry and Sydney Monroe, as they navigate challenges and dangers while serving on a gunboat during a tumultuous time in the Philippines, amid conflicts with Filipino insurgents. The opening of the narrative introduces the setting aboard the "Isla de Negros," a steamer navigating the Pasig River towards Palilo, where the midshipmen are excited about joining their fellow Navy personnel. As they travel, they encounter various characters, including a native girl and her younger brother, who foreshadow the complexities they will face. The story quickly escalates into action when pirates attack the steamer, demonstrating the perilous circumstances that these young officers find themselves in. The initial chapters set the tone for a mix of camaraderie, danger, and moral dilemmas the midshipmen will confront throughout their journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject United States. Navy -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Philippines -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 67438
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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