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Under the Mikado's flag

By Edward Stratemeyer
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The narrative follows two young American veterans and their companions who travel through Korea and Manchuria as conflict erupts between Russia and Japan. They pursue a commercial mystery, witness and take part in naval engagements and land campaigns around fortified ports, river crossings, and major battles, endure captures, escapes, and espionage, and at times serve alongside Japanese forces. Interwoven episodes depict the logistics and strategy of modern warfare, the physical and moral strains of campaigning, and the bonds of comradeship that sustain the protagonists through skirmishes, sieges, and a climactic confrontation before Liao-Yang.

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Edward Stratemeyer

Edward Stratemeyer was an American author and publisher, best known for creating a number of popular children's book series in the early 20th century. He founded the Stratemeyer Syndicate, which produced series such as the "Hardy Boys" and "Nancy Drew," shaping the landscape of juvenile literature. Stratemeyer wrote under various pseudonyms and was known for his ability to engage young readers with adventurous and moralistic tales. His works, including titles like "A Young Inventor's Pluck" and "Dave Porter and His Classmates," often featured themes of bravery, ingenuity, and friendship, making him a significant figure in American literary heritage.

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