Midshipman Merrill by Henry Harrison Lewis

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Author Lewis, Henry Harrison, 1863-
Title Midshipman Merrill
Credits Demian Katz, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed
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Summary "Midshipman Merrill" by Henry Harrison Lewis is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the young protagonist, Mark Merrill, a fisher lad from Maine, who displays exceptional sailing skills and bravery that lead him to save a yacht from destruction during a storm. As conflict arises with local boys who ridicule him for his humble background, the narrative delves into themes of courage, resilience, and the journey to acceptance—in both society and himself. At the start of the book, we are introduced to a coastal town where Mark navigates a series of challenges, including harassment from peers after the destruction of his toy ship. Showing remarkable bravery and physical prowess, he defends himself against his attackers. The opening chapters culminate with his heroic act of swimming out to save a yacht in distress, during which he earns recognition from the Secretary of the Navy and a subsequent appointment to the Naval Academy. Mark's journey is further complicated by the dynamics with his adversary, Scott Clemmons, who is also vying for a position at the academy, setting the stage for future confrontations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Sea stories
Subject United States Naval Academy -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Military cadets -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 63590
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 5, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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