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The book begins with Jerry Rogerson becoming interested in the U.S. Navy, obtaining an appointment to the Naval Academy. He was a Midshipman at the Academy for four years, graduates and becomes a Commisioned officer. He serves at sea in two battleships: a U.S. Navy Oil Tanker and a Heavy Cruiser, by now as a Commander. Right after serving on the Navy Oil Tanker, he marries Phyllis Larkin. He's at sea again in a Heavy Cruiser, which is damaged in a kamikaze attack. The Cruiser is sent home for repairs and the War ends. For the next few years, Jerry's assignements include the Pentagon and the Philadelphia Shipyard, where is is promoted to Captain. He is sent to Pearl Harbor and while he's ther...
Lorena, an unworldy young girl, who has always bowed to her father's tyrannical demands, meets a charming young man who is quite taken with her. When they are seen together, word gets back to her father and he orders Lorena to stay away from the young man who is the son of his enemy. The enmity arose when he lost an expensive court case against him. He breaks up the budding romance by locking Lorena in her room and she is a prisoner in her parents' house. She is forced to marry a much older man and becomes a prisoner on her husband's ranch. He abuses her physically and psychologically. Read how she escapes and rebuilds her life.
For list of publications see covers, pt. 28/30, April/June, 1890, p. x; pt. 82, December 1900, p. iii-iv.
Includes songs for solo voice with piano accompaniment.