| Author |
Seawell, Molly Elliot, 1860-1916 |
| Illustrator |
Davidson, Julian Oliver, 1853-1894 |
| Illustrator |
Gibbs, George, 1870-1942 |
| Illustrator |
Schell, Frank Cresson, 1857-1942 |
| Illustrator |
Smith, W. Granville (Walter Granville), 1870-1938 |
| Title |
Decatur and Somers
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| Series Title |
Young Heroes of Our Navy
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by D A Alexander, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net)
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| Summary |
"Decatur and Somers" by Molly Elliot Seawell is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book revolves around two young naval officers, Stephen Decatur and Dick Somers, during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, exploring their camaraderie, adventures in military service, and encounters with piracy during the early years of the United States Navy. The story captures the youthful ambition and spirit of these characters, set against the backdrop of maritime conflict. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to the tranquil setting of Delaware Bay in June 1798, where the frigate "United States," nicknamed "Old Wagoner," is preparing for a significant naval engagement. The narrative introduces Decatur and Somers as midshipmen aboard this ship, highlighting their contrasting personalities—Decatur's boldness and Somers's quiet reliability. Their friendship is a central theme as they navigate their initial experiences in naval training, face the challenges of “running” by their peers, and engage in a fight that unexpectedly earns Somers respect among his messmates. The opening sets the stage for their adventures, with hints of the naval conflicts ahead, including a looming war with France and encounters with privateers. (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 -- History -- Tripolitan War, 1801-1805 -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Decatur, Stephen, 1779-1820 -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Somers, Richard, 1778-1804 -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
63209 |
| Release Date |
Sep 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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