02636cam a22003493u 4500 67478 UtSlPG 20260610134546.0 m cr n 260607r20221909utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 09012881 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Stirling, Yates, 1872-1948 A United States Midshipman in China Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-02-23 D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Cornell University Digital Collections) "A United States Midshipman in China" by Lt. Com. Yates Stirling Jr. U.S.N. is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows midshipman Philip Perry and his friend Sydney Monroe as they navigate the complex and perilous waters of late 19th-century China, where foreigners face increasing hostility amid political upheaval. As they serve on the U.S. gunboat "Phœnix," the narrative captures their adventures and the challenges they face in safeguarding various missions and lives within a strained diplomatic climate. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to the setting, the Yangtse River, with Philip Perry and Sydney Monroe keenly observing the potential dangers of their surroundings. Upon hearing about the violent viceroy and the increasing threats against foreigners, they become embroiled in a series of events that lead to a dramatic rescue attempt. After an incident involving a drowning man, Philip's courage shines through when he saves the drowning Chinaman, which leads to greater complications as they learn about a potential uprising against the mission they are tasked to protect. Their journey begins to unfold against a backdrop of imminent danger, secrecy, and treachery, setting the tone for an intricate narrative filled with action and intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Penn Publishing Company, 1909 United States. Navy -- Juvenile fiction China -- Juvenile fiction Boyer, Ralph L. (Ralph Ludwig), 1879-1952 https://archive.org/details/cu31924023257656 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67478 108300 108300