Published in 1910, 'Middy and Ensign' by George Manville Fenn is a juvenile fiction novel set aboard HMS Startler, a British naval ship patrolling the Parang River in the Malay Peninsula. The story follows young midshipman Bob Roberts and Ensign Tom Long as they navigate their duties, engage in friendly rivalry, and face challenges posed by the tropical environment and local natives. The novel is notable for its vivid descriptions of colonial life and the dynamics of camaraderie and adventure in an exotic setting.
