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100 1 _aHancock, H. Irving
_q(Harrie Irving),
_d1868-1922
245 1 0 _aDave Darrin's First Year at Annapolis :
_bTwo Plebe Midshipmen at the United States Naval Academy
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aAnnapolis series, Book 1
500 _aRelease date is 2004-06-29
508 _aE-text prepared by Jim Ludwig
520 _a"DAVE DARRIN'S FIRST YEAR AT ANNAPOLIS" by H. Irving Hancock is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows two young men, Dave Darrin and Dan Dalzell, who are preparing to enter the United States Naval Academy as plebe midshipmen, facing nervous anticipation, medical exams, and the challenges of adapting to military culture and camaraderie. At the start of the narrative, we meet Dave and Dan on a trolley as they approach Annapolis, where they will begin their naval training. The opening chapters introduce their personalities, with Dan's nervousness contrasting with Dave's confidence and humor as they banter about their upcoming experiences. As they prepare for their first day at the academy, they navigate a blend of excitement and anxiety, touching on themes of friendship and personal growth. Their initial struggles include dealing with the high expectations set by themselves and the academy, setting the stage for their further experiences as they acclimate to the strict environment and traditions of naval life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12774
999 _c54168
_d54168