"The Battleship Boys in Foreign Service; or, Earning New Ratings in European Seas" by Frank Gee Patchin is an adventure tale about two young U.S. Navy sailors, Dan Davis and Sam Hickey, facing thrilling challenges during their initial European cruise, where an unexpected encounter with Parisian thieves causes them to become entangled in an amusing series of misadventures after they arrive from the battleship "Long Island". The story begins with Dan and Sam exploring the sights of Paris, when they hear a scream and immediately jump into action, hoping to rescue two women from what they assume to be a robbery, only to mistakenly attack a group of police officers, resulting in their own arrest and foreshadowing the bravery and quick-thinking they will need as they navigate the tricky waters of foreign service.
The Battleship Boys in Foreign Service; or, Earning New Ratings in European Seas
By Frank Gee Patchin
Two young sailors on their first European adventure find themselves hilariously in trouble when they mistakenly assault police officers while trying to stop a robbery.
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About the AuthorFrank Gee Patchin (1861–1925) was an American author of children's books. He was born in Wayland, New York. He is known for his series Battleship Boys and Pony Rider Boys. Patchin published more than 200 adventure books, many using various pseudonyms including Victor Durham and Jessie Graham Flower. He also wrote for the Edward Stratemeyer Syndicate.
Frank Gee Patchin (1861–1925) was an American author of children's books. He was born in Wayland, New York. He is known for his series Battleship Boys and Pony Rider Boys. Patchin published more than 200 adventure books, many using various pseudonyms including Victor Durham and Jessie Graham Flower. He also wrote for the Edward Stratemeyer Syndicate.
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