Dave Darrin on the Asiatic Station Or, Winning Lieutenants' Commissions on the Admiral's Flagship

"DAVE DARRIN ON THE ASIATIC STATION" by H. Irving Hancock is an exciting naval story from the early 1900s that follows the adventures of two young officers, Dave Darrin and Dan Dalzell, as they face tough situations in the Asiatic Station, including run-ins with unfriendly forces in China. The story emphasizes courage, responsibility, and the tricky world of international relationships. It kicks off with Darrin and Dalzell enjoying life in Manila, where they meet a strange character called "Burnt-face." Their relaxation is interrupted when they're robbed by Chinese thieves and then approached by an Englishman, Pembroke, who wants to help. Tension grows as the friends step up to protect American missionaries facing a local uprising, setting the scene for a thrilling story filled with action, cultural encounters, and mystery.