The Rover Boys winning a fortune; or, Strenuous days ashore and afloat
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"The Rover Boys Winning a Fortune; or, Strenuous Days Ashore and Afloat" by Arthur M. Winfield is a children's adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows the Rover boys—Jack, Fred, and their spirited cousins—as they navigate youthful escapades, including a pivotal horse race and interactions with old friends and rivals. The book captures themes of camaraderie, competition, and the excitement of coming-of-age experiences. The opening of the story
introduces us to Fred Rover, who is hiding a secret that spurs a playful chase among his cousins at the family's old farmhouse. As the boys pursue Fred, they engage in banter that reveals their personalities and dynamics, setting a light-hearted tone for the adventure to come. The stage is set for a race involving Jack Rover against Joe Sedley, a neighbor, which promises excitement and rivalry, especially with the stakes of friendship and reputation at play. Alongside the competitive spirit, the plot hints at deeper tensions with old foes, ensuring readers are left curious about the challenges that lie ahead for the Rover boys. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Stratemeyer, Edward, 1862-1930 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Rogers, Walter S. (Walter Stanton), 1870-1937 |
| Title | The Rover Boys winning a fortune; or, Strenuous days ashore and afloat |
| Original Publication | United States: Grosset & Dunlap, Publishers,1926. |
| Credits | Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Sea stories |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | Treasure troves -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Mexico, Gulf of -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Securities industry -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 69463 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-69463-4 |
| Release Date | Dec 3, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 19, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 217 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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