Publisher's Synopsis
""Middy and Ensign"" is a thrilling adventure novel written by George Manville Fenn. The story revolves around two young men named Jack Easy and Tom Riggles, who join the Royal Navy as midshipmen and ensigns. They embark on a perilous journey across the seas, facing numerous challenges and dangers along the way.As they progress in their naval career, Jack and Tom find themselves in the midst of a mutiny, a shipwreck, and a battle against pirates. They must use their wits and skills to survive these harrowing experiences and prove their worth as officers in the Navy.The book is filled with action-packed scenes, vivid descriptions of life at sea, and colorful characters. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of the Royal Navy during the 19th century, with its traditions, customs, and challenges. ""Middy and Ensign"" is a must-read for anyone who loves adventure, history, and naval fiction.But this was not given; for Captain Smithers felt that if the task was to be done, it must be achieved at the point of the bayonet; so, bidding his men be steady, he waited till the boat he was in crashed amongst the thick reeds and grass growing along the water's edge; and then leaping out, lead his little company through the dense undergrowth, round to where he expected to find the entrance to the stockade, from which a lively fire was now being kept up, while a deep-toned roar told that the large gun in the boat attacking the face of the stockade, had begun to speak.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.