Stratemeyer, Edward 1862-1930 creator Shute, A. B. (Augustus Burnham) 1851-1906 text utu 2010 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Fighting in Cuban Waters; Or, Under Schley on the Brooklyn" by Edward Stratemeyer is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This narrative is part of the "Old Glory Series," depicting various campaigns during the war with Spain, focusing on the character Walter Russell. The book centers around Walter's adventures as he joins Commodore Schley's flagship, the Brooklyn, and participates in the naval operations that led to significant confrontations, including the blockade of Santiago Bay. The beginning of the story introduces Walter as a young man inspired by the military successes of the U.S. Navy during the war with Spain. Eager to serve his country and follow his brothers into military service, Walter decides to enlist in the navy. As he prepares for this new chapter, he experiences a series of challenges, including a robbery that results in the loss of his travel ticket and belongings. Despite his setbacks, he exhibits bravery and determination, reflecting on the trials that lie ahead as he embarks on a journey filled with rapid developments in naval warfare amidst a backdrop of historical significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2010-11-13 Produced by Curtis Weyant, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Spanish-American War, 1898 -- Campaigns -- Cuba -- Juvenile Fiction PZ Original publication data not identified 99001371 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34306 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34306 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133801.0 34306