Leaves from a middy's log

"Leaves from a Middy's Log" by Arthur Lee Knight is an adventurous young adult story set in the late 1800s. We follow Jack Darcy, a young midshipman, as he experiences daring adventures aboard the H.M.S. "Rattler." The story kicks off in Havana, where Darcy and his friends uncover a mutiny, sending them on a thrilling chase across the Caribbean. After a series of comical mix-ups, they find themselves in a high-stakes battle marked by danger, clever schemes, and humor. This sets the stage for a novel filled with youthful courage and thrilling sea adventures.