
ILLUSTRATIONS
CHAPTER I STEVE BRINGS THE NEWS
CHAPTER II JOE CHANGES HIS MIND
CHAPTER III AT THE TRAINING STATION
CHAPTER IV LAND HO!
CHAPTER V OVER THERE
CHAPTER VI THE U.S.S. WARREN
CHAPTER VII SEA DUTY
CHAPTER VIII WITH THE “SUICIDE FLEET”
CHAPTER IX BACKS TO THE WALL
Steve bursts into his college roommate’s study, waving a fresh newspaper announcing America’s entry into the war. He’s all fire‑and‑fury, eager to see the nation’s navy roar and the young men march off to battle. Joe, steady and skeptical, counters with a measured view of the costs and the time it will take to turn idle fleets into fighting forces.
Together they hatch the Adventure Club, a rag‑tag crew of campus idealists determined to do their part—whether by raising funds, volunteering for training, or simply keeping the spirit of service alive on campus. Their banter mixes earnest patriotism with sharp humor, hinting at the challenges of turning youthful enthusiasm into real impact. Listeners will be drawn into the lively debates, the camaraderie of a generation on the brink, and the early steps of a club that aims to bridge the gap between hometown life and the distant seas where history is being made.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (334K characters)
Release date
2026-05-26
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1870–1944
Best known for lively school and sports stories, he helped shape a whole era of American fiction for young readers. His books mix competition, teamwork, and moral choice in a way that made him one of the most popular boys' writers of his time.
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