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A sailor boy with Dewey

By Edward Stratemeyer
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A teenage sailor recounts voyages from China toward Manila, surviving a hurricane and a ship collision that separate him from his companion. Shipwrecked on Luzon, he endures forest hardships, rescues and losses, and encounters hostile Tagal fighters in ambushes and long-range engagements. After capture and imprisonment he engineers an escape, returns to Hong Kong, and joins naval operations as war opens, meeting Commodore Dewey and taking part in sea battles and assaults on fortified positions. The narrative traces successive maritime and land adventures amid the violence and uncertainty of the Philippine campaign.

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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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