The Jingo by George Randolph Chester

Name: The Jingo
Author: George Randolph Chester

The Jingo is a novel by George Randolph Chester, published in 1921. It tells the story of a young man named Jingo, who is a sailor in the United States Navy. Jingo is a brave and loyal sailor, but he is also a bit of a troublemaker. He often gets into fights and is always looking for a good time. When Jingo is sent to the Philippines, he finds himself in the middle of a conflict between the United States and the Filipino people. Jingo is determined to do his duty and protect his country, but he also finds himself sympathizing with the Filipino people and their struggle for independence. Jingo's adventures take him all over the world, from the Philippines to the Caribbean, and he finds himself in a variety of dangerous situations. He also meets a variety of interesting characters, including a beautiful Filipino girl named Maria. The Jingo is an exciting and action-packed novel that follows Jingo's adventures as he navigates the dangerous waters of war and love.

By George Randolph Chester · First published 1924 · Genre: Satire, Political Fiction, Historical Fiction · 34 chapters · 84,195 words

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The king slapped his hand to the back of his neck and jumped to his feet. Shaking the rain from his hair; he slammed and bolted the big wooden shutters just behind him. The princess, in the supple devilment of her nineteen years, leaned meekly against the shutters, but there was a suspicious spark in the wide brown eyes with which she held her brother's attention.

"We only stuck our noses out!" she deceptively apologized, as her slim brown hand slid stealthily up to the bolt.

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Work type: Novel
Author: George Randolph Chester
Date: 1924 CE
Language: English
Genres: Satire, Political Fiction, Historical Fiction, Adventure
Length: 84,195 words
Structure: 34 chapters, 2,983 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Satire — The Jingo is a satirical novel by George Randolph Chester, which uses humor to criticize the political and social issues of the time.
Political Fiction — The Jingo is a political novel that examines the political and social issues of the time, such as imperialism and militarism.
Historical Fiction — The Jingo is set in the late 19th century and is based on actual events of the time, making it a historical fiction novel.
Adventure — The Jingo follows the adventures of the protagonist, a young man who embarks on a journey to find his fortune.