A Sailor Boy With Dewey, Or, Afloat In The Phillippines
Restored Classics to Go EditionBy Edward Stratemeyer
Length5h 44m
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This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design. This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.
"A Sailor Boy with Dewey" by Captain Ralph Bonehill is a riveting adventure set in the Philippines during a period of significant transition, exploring themes of civilization, colonization, and the clash of cultures. The story follows Oliver and his friend Dan, who embark on a voyage aboard the schooner Dart bound for Manila Bay. They quickly find themselves facing the perils of the sea and the volatile behavior of their drunken captain, Kenny. As the crew struggles against a brewing storm, Oliver and Dan's courage and leadership are put to the test, culminating in a catastrophic collision with a Chinese vessel.
In the aftermath, the narrative delves into themes of survival and loyalty, as Oliver and Dan are separated during the scramble to abandon ship. Oliver's resolve is further tested when he rescues Captain Kenny, despite the captain's self-centered demeanor. As they navigate these treacherous waters, the story reflects on the complexity of human relationships and the essence of true friendship.
The tale takes a gripping turn when Oliver and Dan, now in Manila, are mistakenly arrested as rebel sympathizers, facing potential execution. Their daring escape from prison underscores themes of courage and the fight for freedom. As tensions with Spain escalate, the duo navigates the political turmoil and dangers of the era, eventually returning to Hong Kong. There, they rescue Lieutenant Clare Todd from assailants, earning the respect of Commodore Dewey and setting the stage for further adventures amid the impending war.
Through thrilling escapades and personal growth, "A Sailor Boy with Dewey" offers young readers an exciting narrative filled with bravery, camaraderie, and the harsh realities of a world on the brink of conflict.
Audiobook details
GenreAction and Adventure, Literary Classics
Length5 hrs 44 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 1, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1A SAILOR BOY WITH DEWEY
19CHAPTER XVI. THE OPENING OF THE WAR.
2PREFACE.
20CHAPTER XVII. I MEET COMMODORE DEWEY.
3CONTENTS.
21CHAPTER XVIII. THE FIGHTING ENGINEER.
4CHAPTER I. OFF FOR MANILA BAY.
22CHAPTER XIX. “FIRE!”
5CHAPTER II. THE COLLISION IN THE HURRICANE.
23CHAPTER XX. IN WHICH ONE SPANISH SHIP IS SUNK.
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6CHAPTER III. IN WHICH DAN AND I BECOME SEPARATED.
24CHAPTER XXI. A NEVER-TO-BE-FORGOTTEN CONTEST.
7CHAPTER IV. THE RESCUE OF THE UNWORTHY ONE.
25CHAPTER XXII. BETWEEN TWO FIRES.
8CHAPTER V. CAST ASHORE ON LUZON.
26CHAPTER XXIII. THE ESCAPE FROM THE INN.
9CHAPTER VI. ADVENTURES IN THE FOREST.
27CHAPTER XXIV. ONE WAY OF ENTERING A FORTIFIED CITY.
10CHAPTER VII. THE WRECK ON THE SHORE.
28CHAPTER XXV. FOUR WOULD-BE PLUNDERERS.
11CHAPTER VIII. ATTACKED BY THE TAGALS.
29CHAPTER XXVI. THE FIGHT IN THE OFFICES.
12CHAPTER IX. THE FLIGHT FROM BUMWOGA.
30CHAPTER XXVII. A LETTER OF GREAT IMPORTANCE.
13CHAPTER X. THE BATTLE AT A DISTANCE.
31CHAPTER XXVIII. TREED BY BUFFALO BULLS.
14CHAPTER XI. OFF FOR SUBIG BAY.
32CHAPTER XXIX. CAPTAIN KENNY AGAIN.
15CHAPTER XII. ATTACKED IN THE CANYON.
33CHAPTER XXX. A FIGHT AT LONG RANGE.
16CHAPTER XIII. MY FIRST ADVENTURE IN MANILA.
34CHAPTER XXXI. THE WRECKING OF THE HOWITZER.
17CHAPTER XIV. THE ESCAPE FROM THE PRISON.
35CHAPTER XXXII. GOOD-BY TO THE PHILIPPINES.
18CHAPTER XV. BACK TO HONG KONG.
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