02043cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000120011324500390012526400510016430000470021533600260026233700260028833800360031450000310035050800330038152011950041453400450160965300270165485600430168199900170172457888UtSlPG20260610134332.0mcr n260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aAP1 aVarious10aHarper's Round Table, May 26, 1896 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2018  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2018-09-11  aProduced by Annie R. McGuire  a"Harper's Round Table, May 26, 1896" by Various is a periodical publication written in the late 19th century. It offers a variety of content typical of historical magazines, including stories, illustrations, and articles on diverse subjects aimed at young readers. The first part of the edition includes a tale titled "The Cruise of a Commerce-Destroyer," setting the stage for naval adventure and emphasizing themes of duty, courage, and the realities of war.  At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the USS Minneapolis and its crew as they patrol the ocean, grappling with the monotony of naval life. This tedium is abruptly shattered when they detect a merchant vessel on the horizon, igniting excitement and anticipation of potential conflict. The piece vividly portrays the youthful exuberance of two midshipmen, contrasting their dreams of glory with the harsh truths of warfare, as they prepare for what will unfold as a significant encounter with an enemy ship. This opening not only lays the groundwork for a thrilling tale of naval warfare but also explores the internal struggles and dynamics of the characters involved. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChildren's periodicals40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57888  c98717d98717