{"product_id":"midshipman-henry-gallant-at-the-academy-9798848412031","title":"Midshipman Henry Gallant at the Academy","description":"\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAs I retire as Fleet Admiral of the United Planets\u003c\/b\u003e, I consider it my duty to reveal the internal struggles that helped shape my character while I was developing into a naval officer. From my arrival at the Mars Space Academy as a naive lad of fifteen, I persevered through two grueling training years until my deployment to active duty aboard the battlecruiser, \u003c\/i\u003eRepulse. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy memories of those years are often blurred by volatile emotions. But I will endeavor to recall them as objectively as possible so that those who come after me may learn from my missteps. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhile my appointment to the academy was exciting, I arrived penniless and friendless. At first, everything was bewildering and overwhelming. I had no idea how this journey as a naval officer would end, nor did I ever dream of someday reaching my current rank. Still, the extraordinary trials and ordeals I endured during those nascent days serviced me well as I prepared to face the professional and personal challenges to come. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe greatest truth I have learned is . . . \u003cb\u003ecourage is contagious.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSincerely, \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHenry Gallant\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFleet Admiral of the United Planets\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-10396903\"\u003eH. Peter Alesso\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/25\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 226\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.58lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.52d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798848412031\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 8848412033\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-FIC\"\u003eFiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-FIC028020\"\u003eScience Fiction | Hard Science Fiction\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44570140180717,"sku":"9798848412031","price":24.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_11fdc495-c37a-41c7-b900-435751edc15c.jpg?v=1701933381","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/midshipman-henry-gallant-at-the-academy-9798848412031","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}