Middy and Ensign

""Middy and Ensign"" is a novel written by George Manville Fenn. Set in the 19th century, the story follows the adventures of two young men, Jack and Bob, who join the Royal Navy as midshipmen and ensigns. The book details their journey from their training on land to their experiences at sea, including battles, storms, and encounters with pirates. Along the way, they learn valuable lessons about loyalty, bravery, and the importance of teamwork. The novel is a thrilling tale of adventure, friendship, and coming-of-age, and provides readers with a glimpse into life in the Royal Navy during the 1800s.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.