This fast-paced adventure novel follows the escapades of Buck Jones, a plucky young midshipman at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, who battles bullies, solves mysteries, and proves his worth as a future officer. Hobson, himself a naval hero, infuses the story with plenty of authentic detail and jargon, and does not shy away from exploring the ethical dilemmas faced by military men and women. Whether you are a fan of action-packed stories or military history, this book is a fun and inspiring read.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / General