A Sailor Boy with Dewey: Or Afloat in the Philippines (1899)

""A Sailor Boy With Dewey: Or Afloat In The Philippines"" is a historical fiction novel written by Ralph Bonehill and published in 1899. The book follows the adventures of a young sailor boy named Jack Benson, who joins the United States Navy during the Spanish-American War and serves under Admiral George Dewey in the Philippines. The story begins with Jack's enlistment and training in the navy, and his eventual assignment to the USS Olympia, Dewey's flagship. As the Olympia sails towards the Philippines, Jack experiences the excitement and danger of naval warfare, including battles with Spanish ships and encounters with Filipino insurgents. Throughout the novel, Jack forms close bonds with his fellow sailors and officers, including the brave and charismatic Admiral Dewey. He also meets and falls in love with a young Filipino girl named Dolores, who becomes caught up in the conflict between the United States and the Philippines. As the war comes to a close and Jack returns home to America, he reflects on the lessons he has learned about bravery, loyalty, and patriotism. ""A Sailor Boy With Dewey"" is a thrilling adventure story that offers a vivid portrayal of naval warfare and the complex political and cultural landscape of the Philippines at the turn of the 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.