So Tom Reade and Harry Hazelton have been here? demanded Midshipman Dave Darrin. That handsome young member of the brigade of midshipmen at the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis was now in mufti, or cits, - meaning, in other words, that he was out of his Naval uniform and attired in the conventional clothing of a young American when calling on his sweetheart. It will make the situation even clearer to the reader to explain that Dave was back in the home town, on his September leave, after just having completed his second summer practice cruise with the three upper classes from Annapolis. Dave was now a fine looking and "husky" second classman. He was just a shade more than half way through his course of instruction at Annapolis.

"Dave Darrin's Third Year at Annapolis: Or Leaders of the Second Class Midshipmen" by means of H. Irving Hancock is an interesting tale set within the hallowed halls of the US Naval Academy. The novel follows Dave Darrin, the protagonist, as he navigates his 1/3 yr. at Annapolis, confronting hardships and accepting management responsibilities. Set in opposition to the backdrop of army schooling and friendship, the tale follows Darrin's development as a midshipman, focusing on the development of leadership talents among 2d-class pupils. Amidst high academic duties and difficult naval education, Darrin and his fellow midshipmen shape friendships and bear trials that check their mettle. The plot revolves around the dynamics of the second one class, putting mild on their duties as developing leaders. H. Irving Hancock brilliantly blends collectively topics of responsibility, honor, and the pursuit of success, imparting readers with perception into the particular demanding situations and studies of Naval Academy existence. "Dave Darrin's Third Year at Annapolis" is a gripping tale that mixes journey, man or woman improvement, and a patriotic spirit, making it a super study for enthusiasts of navy fiction and the coming-of-age adventure of young leaders at a distinguished college.

Reproduction of the original: Dave Darrin's Third Year At Annapolis by H. Irving Hancock

"Dick Prescott spends a pleasant summer at home on his furlough, then he goes back to West Point -- a Second Classman. There follows another year of work and play. An accident in the riding hall sends Dick to the Cadet hospital with an injured spine that threatens to put an end to his cadet days. His greatest joy comes on Commencement day when the medical examiners tell him that there is no question about his full recovery"--Dust jacket flap.