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  • A United States Midshipman in Japan

    Enriched edition. A Midshipman's Japanese Odyssey: Cultural Discoveries and Naval Adventures in 19th Century Japan

    by Yates Stirling, Brianna Pierce ...
    In "A United States Midshipman in Japan," Yates Stirling presents a compelling account of his experiences as a midshipman in the mid-19th century, navigating the maritime and cultural landscapes of Japan during a pivotal era of American expansionism. Stirling'Äôs prose is both descriptive and reflective, blending vivid narratives of his voyages with astute observations on Japanese society, customs ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A United States Midshipman in Japan

    by Yates Stirling ...
    Stirling’s Experiences: The narrative follows Stirling’s journey and experiences as a young naval officer stationed in Japan. His observations and interactions with the local population form the core of the book.Cultural Observations: Stirling provides detailed accounts of Japanese customs, traditions, and daily life. His observations offer a window into the culture and society of Japan at the ... Read more

    $1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A UNITED STATES MIDSHIPMAN IN THE SOUTH SEAS

    by YATES STIRLING ...
    The story follows Midshipman John H. Hays, a young officer in the U.S. Navy, who is assigned to a naval vessel patrolling the South Seas. The novel is set during a time when the U.S. Navy was actively involved in exploring and maintaining a presence in the South Pacific region.As Midshipman Hays embarks on his journey, he encounters a variety of adventures and challenges. These include navigating ... Read more

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  • A UNITED STATES MIDSHIPMAN AFLOAT

    by YATES STIRLING ...
    The novel follows the journey of a young United States Naval Academy graduate, serving as a midshipman aboard a naval ship. The protagonist, typically an ambitious and patriotic young man, embarks on his first assignment at sea. The story takes readers through the challenges and adventures he faces as a junior officer in the U.S. Navy.The plot features action-packed sequences that involve naval ... Read more

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  • A United States Midshipman Afloat

    A Young Midshipman's Tale of Naval Adventure at Sea

    by Yates Stirling ...
    In "A United States Midshipman Afloat," Yates Stirling offers readers a vivid portrayal of naval life through the eyes of a young midshipman during the early 19th century. The narrative is imbued with a sense of immediacy and authenticity, characterized by Stirling's deft prose that captures the rigors and routines of life onboard a warship. Set against the backdrop of a nation striving to assert ... Read more

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  • A United States Midshipman in the South Seas

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    by Yates Stirling ...
    Series series
    Excerpt: "A man-of-war boat propelled by six sailormen and with the flag of the United States flying from its staff navigated the tortuous channel through the fringing coral reef and landed upon the sandy beach of the harbor of Ukula. Three American naval officers from the cruiser "Sitka" stepped from the boat upon the shore. In the great public square on Kulinuu Point at one end of the town many ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD

  • A United States Midshipman in the Pilippines

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    by Yates Stirling ...
    Series series
    Excerpt: "The "Isla de Negros," a small inter-island steamer, lay moored alongside the dock in the turbulent waters of the Pasig River, the commercial artery of the city of Manila. As the last of its cargo was noisily carried on board by a swarm of half-naked stevedores, the slender lines which held the steamer to the stone quay were cast off, and with many shrill screeches from its high treble ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD

  • A United States Midshipman in the South Seas

    A Young Midshipman's Thrilling Journey in Exotic South Seas

    by Yates Stirling ...
    In "A United States Midshipman in the South Seas," Yates Stirling presents a vivid account of his experiences as a young officer navigating the complexities of military life in the Pacific during the late 19th century. The book employs a narrative style that blends adventure with meticulous observation, offering insights into the social, cultural, and geopolitical landscapes of various islands. ... Read more

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  • A United States Midshipman in Japan

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    by Yates Stirling ...
    Series series
    Excerpt: "It was one o'clock in the afternoon, and there was unusual activity in the railroad station at Yokohama. Uniformed officials were scurrying to and fro, bending every effort to dispose of the great crowd of stolid Japanese travelers and at the same time, with due formality and ceremony, provide a special train for their lately arrived American naval visitors. So painstaking and anxious ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD

  • A United States Midshipman in China

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    by Yates Stirling ...
    Series series
    Excerpt: "The United States gunboat "Phœnix" lay at anchor in the swift current of the Yangtse River opposite the Chinese city of Ku-Ling. The surface of the water seemed tranquil, but a closer look over the side of the ship showed to the observer the strength of the muddy flood that swept for thousands of miles through the length of the Chinese Empire, from the far-away snows of the mountains of ... Read more

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  • The Complete Works of Yates Stirling

    by Yates Stirling ...
    The Complete Works of Yates StirlingThis Complete Collection includes the following titles:--------1 - A United States Midshipman Afloat2 - A United States Midshipman in the South Seas3 - A United States Midshipman in the Philippines4 - A United States Midshipman in China5 - A United States Midshipman in Japan ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD

  • A United States Midshipman Afloat

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    by Yates Stirling ...
    Series series
    Excerpt: "The Navy-Yard at Brooklyn buzzed with its daily turmoil of labor. It was a bright June morning, and the high chimneys of the numerous shops and foundries belched forth flame and smoke. Thousands of begrimed workmen toiled incessantly, hammering, bending and riveting masses of metal, fashioning them into shape to be carried by the steam cranes to be blended into the hulls of waiting ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD