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The Imprisoned Midshipmen is a novel written by Molly Elliot Seawell and originally published in 1908. The story revolves around two young midshipmen, Jack Somers and Ned Hazard, who are falsely accused of stealing a valuable diamond necklace from the wife of a high-ranking naval officer. Despite their protests of innocence, the two boys are thrown into prison and face the possibility of being expelled from the Navy.With the help of their fellow midshipmen and a sympathetic officer, Jack and Ned begin to investigate the theft and try to clear their names. Along the way, they uncover a web of deceit and treachery that threatens to bring down not only themselves but also the entire Navy.The Imprisoned Midshipmen is a gripping tale of honor, loyalty, and justice set against the backdrop of the early 20th century United States Navy. Seawell's vivid descriptions of life aboard a naval vessel and the camaraderie between the midshipmen make this book a must-read for fans of historical fiction and adventure.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.