| Author |
Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving), 1868-1922 |
| Title |
Dave Darrin at Vera Cruz: Fighting with the U.S. Navy in Mexico
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
Dave Darrin series, Book 1 of 6 (sequel to Annapolis series).
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Jim Ludwig
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| Summary |
"DAVE DARRIN AT VERA CRUZ: Fighting with the U.S. Navy in Mexico" by H. Irving Hancock is a historical adventure novel set in the early 20th century. The story follows Ensign Dave Darrin and his friend Dan Dalzell as they embark on their naval careers during a time when tensions between the United States and Mexico are escalating. The narrative captures their experiences, from nighttime escapades in New York City to their introduction to the life aboard a battleship as well as the challenges they face during this turbulent period. At the start of the book, Darrin is introduced as a young, confident naval officer who steps in to help a woman being harassed on the streets of New York. This encounter leads to a confrontation that foretells the conflicts he will face in his military career, including a later confrontation with Lieutenant Cantor, the antagonist assigned to Darrin's division. The opening chapters also establish the growing unrest in Mexico, with the backdrop of a potential naval intervention. The stage is set for adventure, camaraderie, and the challenges of military leadership as Darrin must navigate both personal rivalries and the demands of duty amidst the impending threats of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
United States. Navy -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave, Mexico) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
12776 |
| Release Date |
Jun 29, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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