At the Fall of Port Arthur; Or, A Young American in the Japanese Navy
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"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.)
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| Author | Stratemeyer, Edward, 1862-1930 |
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| Illustrator | Shute, A. B. (Augustus Burnham), 1851-1906 |
| 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 (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (www.archive.org/details/americana) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Russo-Japanese War, 1904-1905 -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33559 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-33559-9 |
| Release Date | Aug 28, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 226 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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