"The Cruise of the Training Ship; Or, Clif Faraday's Pluck" by Upton Sinclair is a story set in the world of naval academy life in the early 20th century, following a young cadet named Clif Faraday as he navigates the challenges and rivalries of his training cruise aboard the ship "Monongahela". This adventure highlights themes of friendship and bravery. When Clif discovers the intense hazing culture aboard the ship, where older cadets are picking on his younger classmate, Nanny Gote, his decision to stand up against bullying and defend his friends sets the stage for a series of adventures, testing not only his courage but also the bonds of camaraderie he shares with his fellow plebes.
The Cruise of the Training Ship; Or, Clif Faraday's Pluck
By Upton Sinclair
On a ship ruled by cruel tradition, a young cadet must decide whether to stand up for his friend or remain silent in the face of injustice.
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About the AuthorUpton Beall Sinclair Jr. was an American author, muckraker, and political activist, and the 1934 Democratic Party nominee for governor of California. He wrote nearly 100 books and other works in several genres. Sinclair's work was well known and popular in the first half of the 20th century, and he won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1943.
Upton Beall Sinclair Jr. was an American author, muckraker, and political activist, and the 1934 Democratic Party nominee for governor of California. He wrote nearly 100 books and other works in several genres. Sinclair's work was well known and popular in the first half of the 20th century, and he won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1943.
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