Dave Darrin on the Asiatic Stationor, Winning Lieutenants' Commissions on the Admiral's Flagship
1919
Dave Darrin on the Asiatic Stationor, Winning Lieutenants' Commissions on the Admiral's Flagship
1919
Adventure, Novels
Published in 1919, 'Dave Darrin on the Asiatic Station' by H. Irving Hancock is a naval adventure novel that follows young officers Ensign Dave Darrin and Ensign Dan Dalzell as they face challenges on the Asiatic Station. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century China, the story explores themes of bravery and duty as the duo encounters local conflicts, including a robbery by Chinese thieves and threats to American missionaries. The book is notable for its depiction of international relations and cross-cultural interactions during a tumultuous period in history.
