02768cam a22004333u 4500 43420 UtSlPG 20260610134009.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Otis, James, 1848-1912 Off Santiago with Sampson Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-08-08 Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Off Santiago with Sampson" by James Otis is a historical fiction novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a young boy named Teddy Dunlap, who is determined to find his father, a coal-passer in the Navy involved in the Spanish-American War. This engaging narrative promises to explore themes of adventure, courage, and the bond between father and son as Teddy embarks on an ambitious quest to reunite with his father amidst the chaos of war. The opening of the book introduces Teddy, a small but defiant boy, as he contemplates breaking into a forbidden coal yard filled with towering heaps of coal and the potential for adventure. After a chance encounter with a workman, Teddy hatches a plan to stow away on a coal ship, the Merrimac, which is bound for Cuba. Throughout this opening portion, Teddy's character is fleshed out as a resourceful and determined young boy, eager to link up with his father despite the fears and challenges that lie ahead. The stage is set for a charming and action-filled journey that highlights the resilience and bravery of youth during a tumultuous time in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified War stories Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Young men -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Fathers and sons -- Juvenile fiction Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction Sailors -- Juvenile fiction Spanish-American War, 1898 -- Juvenile fiction Courage -- Juvenile fiction War -- Juvenile fiction Stowaways -- Juvenile fiction Naval battles -- Juvenile fiction Cuba -- History -- Revolution, 1895-1898 -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43420 84259 84259