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CONTENTS
CHAPTER I - "DO YOU SPEAK GERMAN?"
CHAPTER II - "FRENCH SPOKEN HERE"
CHAPTER III - THE MAN WHO MARKED CHARTS
CHAPTER IV - JACK'S QUEER LOT OF LOOT
CHAPTER V - SIGHTING THE ENEMY
CHAPTER VI - FLANK MOVEMENT AND REAR ATTACK
CHAPTER VII - A LESSON IN SECURITY AND INFORMATION
CHAPTER VIII - EPH FEELS LIKE THIRTY TACKS
CHAPTER IX - JACK PLAYS WITH A VOLCANO
A spirited young captain named Jack Benson runs a modest torpedo‑boat company on America’s restless coast. When a polished German professor shows up in a sleepy harbor, demanding Jack’s attention, the encounter quickly turns into a clash of wits and national pride. Jack’s quick humor and practical sense meet the stranger’s lofty scientific airs, hinting at a secret project that could tip the balance of naval power.
The story follows Jack and his crew as they navigate the early challenges of submarine warfare, from chart‑making and covert sightings to daring maneuvers against unseen foes. Their camaraderie, resourcefulness, and unwavering commitment to “the flag” drive them through a series of thrilling skirmishes and clever schemes, offering a vivid glimpse of youthful patriotism and the daring ingenuity that defined the era’s maritime frontier.
Full title
The Submarine Boys for the Flag Deeding Their Lives to Uncle Sam Deeding Their Lives to Uncle Sam
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (263K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-11-15
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
These early 1900s adventure stories sent young readers beneath the waves at a time when submarines still felt thrillingly new. The name attached to them appears to have been a house name or pen name rather than a clearly documented individual author.
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