"Under the Mikado's Flag, or Young Soldiers of Fortune" by Edward Stratemeyer is a thrilling historical novel set during the Russo-Japanese War, following two young Americans, Gilbert Pennington and Ben Russell, as they journey through Korea and Manchuria. Gilbert is on a mission to catch Ivan Snokoff, a con man who cheated the Richmond Importing Company, but his pursuit gets twisted by the rising tensions between Russia and Japan. As the threat of war grows, Gilbert faces danger, deals with local informants, and makes alliances to survive the chaos. The story vividly shows how international conflicts can turn one person's hunt for justice into a struggle for survival, highlighting the period's political unease and the importance of friendship in a world on the brink of war.
Under the Mikado's flag : $b or, Young soldiers of fortune
By Edward Stratemeyer
Amidst a brewing war between Russia and Japan, two young Americans chase a swindler, finding themselves caught in a dangerous game of international intrigue and survival.
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About the AuthorEdward L. Stratemeyer was an American publisher, writer of children's fiction and founder of the Stratemeyer Syndicate. He was one of the most prolific writers in the world, penning over 1,300 books and selling more than 500 million copies.
Edward L. Stratemeyer was an American publisher, writer of children's fiction and founder of the Stratemeyer Syndicate. He was one of the most prolific writers in the world, penning over 1,300 books and selling more than 500 million copies.
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