Release date is 2022-02-24

D A Alexander, David E. Brown, with special thanks to the Research Manager at the St. Louis Public Library, Rare Books Collection, St. Louis, Missouri, for providing the high quality scan of the original cover and the frontispiece, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was made using scans of public domain works put online by Harvard University Library's Open Collections Program.)

"A United States Midshipman in Japan" by Yates Stirling is a historical adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows two young American naval officers, Midshipmen Philip Perry and Sydney Monroe, as they explore the complexities of their journey to Japan against a backdrop of diplomatic tension. The narrative unfolds with action, intrigue, and camaraderie, as these midshipmen navigate personal relationships and international affairs. The opening portion of the book introduces the young midshipmen during their arrival in Yokohama, where they are greeted with ceremony and enthusiasm by the Japanese, highlighting the cultural contrasts between the two nations. During a train journey to Tokyo, Philip overhears a conversation hinting at a conspiracy that could drag both countries into conflict, setting the stage for the unfolding drama. As they reach their destination, the midshipmen face an array of societal and diplomatic challenges, indicating a precarious journey filled with potential conflict, exploration, and interwoven destinies amidst misunderstandings between the nations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Originally published: United States: Penn Publishing Company, 1911