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Stirling, Yates
1872
1948
Boyer, Ralph L. (Ralph Ludwig)
1879
1952
A United States Midshipman in the Philippines
$aUnited States :$bPenn Publishing Company,$c1910.
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"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.)
https://archive.org/details/cu31924077138968
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Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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United States. Navy -- Juvenile fiction
Philippines -- Juvenile fiction
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Category: Adventure
Category: American Literature
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