Dave Darrin on the Asiatic Station: Or, Winning Lieutenants' Commissions on the Admiral's Flagship: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Dave Darrin on the Asiatic Station: Or, Winning Lieutenants' Commissions on the Admiral's Flagship: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Dave Darrin on the Asiatic Station: Or, Winning Lieutenants' Commissions on the Admiral's Flagship is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) (1868–1922).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"DAVE DARRIN ON THE ASIATIC STATION" by H. Irving Hancock is a naval adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The book follows the intrepid young naval officer, Ensign Dave Darrin, and his companion, Ensign Dan Dalzell, as they navigate the challenges and dangers of the Asiatic Station, including conflicts and encounters with local forces in China. The story focuses on themes of bravery, duty, and the complexities of international relations. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Darrin and Dalzell as they enjoy their time in Manila, encountering a mysterious and unsettling figure known as "Burnt-face." Their day takes a turn when they are robbed by a gang of Chinese thieves, leading to an intriguing encounter with an Englishman named Pembroke, who offers them assistance. Meanwhile, tensions in the area hint at underlying conflict, which escalates as the duo works to protect American missionaries under threat from a local mob. This opening portion sets the stage for a thrilling narrative steeped in action, cross-cultural interactions, and suspenseful intrigue.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Dave Darrin on the Asiatic Station: Or, Winning Lieutenants' Commissions on the Admiral's Flagship
- Author credits: Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) (1868–1922)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure stories
- China -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile fiction
- United States. Navy -- Officers -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Novels
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
