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The Battleship Boys at Sea; Or, Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

The Battleship Boys at Sea; Or, Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.

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The Battleship Boys at Sea; Or, Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Patchin, Frank Gee (1861–1925).

Catalogue synopsis

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"The Battleship Boys at Sea; Or, Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy" by Frank Gee Patchin is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows two young boys, Dan Davis and Sam Hickey, who aspire to join the United States Navy as apprentices. Eager to serve their country and experience the adventure of life at sea, they face challenges and excitement as they embark on their journey through the Navy's training program. At the start of the book, Dan and Sam navigate their way through the bustling streets of New York City to find a Navy recruiting station, driven by their dreams of naval service. As they successfully enlist, they're filled with anticipation and a sense of pride. Their initial excitement quickly leads to comic misadventures, including an altercation with rowdy sailors and mishaps involving their new roles as apprentices. The opening chapters lay the foundation for their character development and the camaraderie they will build as they embrace the trials and tribulations of Navy life.

Book and edition facts

  • Title: The Battleship Boys at Sea; Or, Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy
  • Author credits: Patchin, Frank Gee (1861–1925)
  • Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

  • Battleships -- Juvenile fiction
  • United States. Navy -- Juvenile fiction

Gutenberg collections

  • Category: Adventure
  • Category: American Literature
  • Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
  • Category: Novels

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