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Title: At the Fall of Port Arthur; Or, A Young American in the Japanese Navy
Credits: E-text prepared by Carol Brown, Curtis Weyant, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/americana)
Summary: "At the Fall of Port Arthur; Or, A Young American in the Japanese Navy" by Edward Stratemeyer is a historical adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows Larry Russell and his long-time sailor friend Luke Striker as they embark on a perilous journey aboard their ship, the "Columbia", during the Russo-Japanese War. Captured by a Russian warship and finding themselves amidst naval battles, the duo gets embroiled in dramatic events that lead to the siege of Port Arthur. At the start of the story, the ship is on a journey from Manila to Nagasaki, carrying a cargo meant for the Japanese government while tensions rise due to the ongoing war. Larry, the second mate, and Luke discuss the approaching storm and the potential danger of encountering Russian warships. The opening sets the stage for the high-seas adventure, as Larry's past experiences, relationships with his brothers, and the possibility of war create a tense atmosphere. The chapter hints at themes of camaraderie, bravery, and the unpredictable nature of maritime life, setting a thrilling tone for the unfolding episodes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Stratemeyer, Edward, 1862-1930
Illustrator: Shute, A. B. (Augustus Burnham), 1851-1906
EBook No.: 33559
Published: Aug 28, 2010
Downloads: 188
Language: English
Subject: Russo-Japanese War, 1904-1905 -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: At the Fall of Port Arthur; Or, A Young American in the Japanese Navy
Credits: E-text prepared by Carol Brown, Curtis Weyant, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/americana)
Summary: "At the Fall of Port Arthur; Or, A Young American in the Japanese Navy" by Edward Stratemeyer is a historical adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows Larry Russell and his long-time sailor friend Luke Striker as they embark on a perilous journey aboard their ship, the "Columbia", during the Russo-Japanese War. Captured by a Russian warship and finding themselves amidst naval battles, the duo gets embroiled in dramatic events that lead to the siege of Port Arthur. At the start of the story, the ship is on a journey from Manila to Nagasaki, carrying a cargo meant for the Japanese government while tensions rise due to the ongoing war. Larry, the second mate, and Luke discuss the approaching storm and the potential danger of encountering Russian warships. The opening sets the stage for the high-seas adventure, as Larry's past experiences, relationships with his brothers, and the possibility of war create a tense atmosphere. The chapter hints at themes of camaraderie, bravery, and the unpredictable nature of maritime life, setting a thrilling tone for the unfolding episodes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Stratemeyer, Edward, 1862-1930
Illustrator: Shute, A. B. (Augustus Burnham), 1851-1906
EBook No.: 33559
Published: Aug 28, 2010
Downloads: 188
Language: English
Subject: Russo-Japanese War, 1904-1905 -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.