Dave Darrin's Third Year at Annapolis is a novel by H. Irving Hancock that follows the adventures of Dave Darrin, a midshipman in his third year at the United States Naval Academy. As a member of the second class, Dave is now a leader among his peers and is responsible for training and mentoring the new recruits. In this book, Dave faces a number of challenges, including a difficult academic schedule, intense physical training, and the pressure to excel as a leader. He also becomes involved in a number of exciting adventures, including a daring rescue mission and a high-stakes sailing race. Along the way, Dave learns valuable lessons about leadership, teamwork, and the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity. This book is a thrilling and inspiring tale of one young man's journey to become a true leader in the United States Navy.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.