""A United States Midshipman in China"" is a historical memoir written by Yates Stirling Jr. in 1909. The book is a first-hand account of Stirling's experiences as a midshipman in the United States Navy during his voyage to China in the late 19th century. Stirling describes his journey from San Francisco to China, where he and his fellow midshipmen were stationed in the port cities of Hong Kong and Shanghai. He provides detailed descriptions of the...