Publisher's Synopsis
Dave Darrin's Third Year At Annapolis is a novel written by H. Irving Hancock that follows the adventures of Dave Darrin, a young midshipman at the United States Naval Academy. In this third installment of the series, Darrin is now a second-class midshipman and faces new challenges as he strives to become a leader among his peers. Along with his best friend, Dan Dalzell, Darrin navigates the rigorous academic and physical training required of all midshipmen, while also dealing with the politics and rivalries that exist within the academy. As Darrin and Dalzell work to earn their stripes and prove themselves as leaders, they encounter a variety of obstacles, including a cheating scandal, a dangerous hazing ritual, and a mysterious illness that threatens the entire academy. Through it all, Darrin remains determined to succeed and to uphold the values of the Naval Academy. With its vivid descriptions of life at Annapolis and its compelling characters, Dave Darrin's Third Year At Annapolis is a thrilling read for anyone interested in military history, naval strategy, or coming-of-age tales.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.