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The Wireless Operator—With the U. S. Coast Guard

By Lewis E. Theiss
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A young wireless operator enlists and serves aboard Coast Guard cutters, learning seamanship and wireless work while confronting storms, derelict vessels, icefields, and wartime hazards. Episodes trace his growth through shipboard duties, daring rescues and searches for disabled craft, a mystery involving sabotage and a falsely accused crewman, and a climactic sinking in which wireless communication plays a crucial role. The narrative emphasizes practical procedures, crew discipline, and the courage of surfmen, interweaving action sequences with technical detail about wireless operation and life aboard small cutters, and concludes with the resolution of the mystery and the affirmation of duty and professional competence.

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Lewis E. Theiss

Lewis E. Theiss was an American author known for his contributions to children's literature, particularly in the adventure and mystery genres. His works often revolve around young protagonists who engage in thrilling escapades involving technology and espionage. Notable titles include "The Flying Reporter" and the series featuring the young wireless operator, which includes stories like "The Young Wireless Operator—Afloat" and "The Young Wireless Operator—With the U. S. Coast Guard." Theiss's writing reflects a fascination with communication technology and its role in adventure, appealing to young readers with a blend of excitement and education.

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