Under the Yankee ensign
Under the Yankee Ensign, published in 1919, is one of Ralph Henry Barbour's stories of the United States Navy in the First World War. Dave, a young recruit, makes an enemy and a friend on his first day aboard and is soon serving on a submarine chaser crossing the Atlantic. Lost overboard, he and a shipmate are taken prisoner on a German U-boat and must find a way to escape. Later parts follow patrols, convoy duty, minesweeping and destroyer work in European waters, with chases in the fog and submarine alarms. Barbour, best known for school and sports stories, writes fast-moving adventure for boys with the patriotic tone of its moment. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Under the Yankee ensign
Under the Yankee ensign by Ralph Henry Barbour can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Under the Yankee ensign online?
Yes. Under the Yankee ensign opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Under the Yankee ensign free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Under the Yankee ensign is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Under the Yankee ensign in the public domain?
Yes. Under the Yankee ensign by Ralph Henry Barbour is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Under the Yankee ensign?
About 4 h 15 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Under the Yankee ensign?
Under the Yankee ensign by Ralph Henry Barbour is filed under "Children's Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
