The Dreadnought Boys Aboard a Destroyer: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Dreadnought Boys Aboard a Destroyer is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Goldfrap, John Henry (1879–1917).
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"The Dreadnought Boys Aboard a Destroyer" by John Henry Goldfrap is a naval adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around two courageous young sailors, Ned Strong and Herc Taylor, as they embark on a mission aboard the destroyer "Beale" to safeguard American interests during a South American revolution. The book explores themes of bravery, loyalty, and danger in the face of geopolitical tension. At the start of the novel, the two boys, recently celebrated for their heroics, are approached by a foreign agent in the Brooklyn Navy Yard who attempts to recruit them for espionage against their own country. Instead, the boys reject the agent's proposition, highlighting their strong sense of loyalty and integrity. The narrative quickly transitions to their departure on the destroyer "Beale", setting up an impending voyage that involves danger on the high seas, as well as the tensions of revolution brewing in the Republic of Costaveza. The opening emphasizes not only their spirit and camaraderie but also foreshadows the moral dilemmas and action-filled adventure that lies ahead.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Dreadnought Boys Aboard a Destroyer
- Author credits: Goldfrap, John Henry (1879–1917)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
- United States. Navy -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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