The young naval captain : The war of all nations by Edward Stratemeyer
"The Young Naval Captain: The War of All Nations" by Captain Ralph Bonehill is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book presents an imaginative tale set in the near future, outlining a fictional global conflict. It focuses on the protagonist, Oscar Pelham, a young inventor and naval officer, who plays a crucial role in defending the United States against a coalition of foreign powers. The opening of the novel
introduces the tense atmosphere following the declaration of war against multiple nations, highlighting the protagonist's efforts to construct a powerful submarine, the Holland XI. The narrative starts with Oscar and his friend discussing the implications of the impending conflict and the necessity of completing their warships under a tight deadline. As the story unfolds, we see Oscar's ambition and intellect as he works on innovative designs while grappling with themes of loyalty, bravery, and the unforeseen challenges of warfare. The setting is a mix of factual advancement and speculative technology, painting a vibrant picture of a future where naval power reigns supreme. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stratemeyer, Edward, 1862-1930 |
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| Title | The young naval captain : The war of all nations |
| Original Publication | United States: Thompson & Thomas, 1902. |
| Note | Also published under the title: "Oscar, the Naval cadet, or Under the sea; an interesting and instructive story of adventures on a submarine boat." |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Aaron Adrignola, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | War stories |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Friendship -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Bombs -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Ship captains -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Sailors -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Submarines (Ships) -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Courtship -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Prisoners -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Youth and death -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Imaginary wars and battles -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75394 |
| Release Date | Feb 17, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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