Two Boys of the Battleship; Or, For the Honor of Uncle Sam by Frank V. Webster
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"Two Boys of the Battleship; Or, For the Honor of Uncle Sam" by Frank V. Webster is a juvenile adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around two brothers, Frank and Ned Arden, who are enthusiastic about the sea and dream of serving on a battleship. After facing a series of unfortunate events, including their uncle's political troubles and their own struggles in New York, the boys decide
to enlist in the navy to pursue their ambition. The opening of the book introduces Frank and Ned as they navigate a stormy sea in their motor dory, showcasing their love for adventure and the ocean. After surviving the treacherous weather, they return home, only to learn about their uncle's legal troubles stemming from a political accusation in a South American republic. As the situation escalates, the boys find themselves without a home or money. This leads them to consider enlisting in the navy, a decision driven by their desire for a new beginning and the possibility of proving their uncle's innocence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Webster, Frank V. |
|---|---|
| Title | Two Boys of the Battleship; Or, For the Honor of Uncle Sam |
| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | War stories |
| Subject | United States. Navy -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Battleships -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Revolutions -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 36323 |
| Release Date | Jun 5, 2011 |
| Last Update | Sep 19, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 385 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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