A Sailor Boy With Dewey: Or Afloat In The Philippines (1899)
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""A Sailor Boy With Dewey: Or Afloat In The Philippines"" is a historical fiction novel written by Ralph Bonehill and published in 1899. The story follows the adventures of a young sailor boy named Jack Benson who serves under Admiral George Dewey during the Spanish-American War in 1898. Jack is eager to see action and is thrilled to be a part of the naval expedition to the Philippines, where he witnesses the Battle of Manila Bay and other significant events of the war. Along the way, Jack makes new friends, faces danger and adversity, and learns valuable lessons about courage, loyalty, and patriotism. The book provides a vivid and exciting portrayal of life at sea during this important period in American history, and offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of the United States' emergence as a global power.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1166463524
ISBN13:9781166463526
Release Date:September 2010
Publisher:Kessinger Publishing
Length:268 Pages
Weight:0.80 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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