Up the Forked River; Or, Adventures in South America by Edward Sylvester Ellis
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| Author | Ellis, Edward Sylvester, 1840-1916 |
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| LoC No. | 04026244 |
| Title | Up the Forked River; Or, Adventures in South America |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by D Alexander and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "Up the Forked River; Or, Adventures in South America" by Seward D. Lisle is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around two main characters: Major Jack Starland and his friend, General Fernando De Bambos, as they navigate the tumultuous political landscape of South America while exploring themes of adventure, love, and loyalty. Set in a time when societal and familial connections are deeply remembered, the narrative promises engaging escapades through the wilds of South America with an emotional backstory. The opening of the book introduces us to the bonds between two older gentlemen in San Francisco, Thomas Starland and Teddy Rowland, who reminisce about their adventurous past, including their early days in California and the cherished memories of their families and companions. The focus shifts to the next generation - Jack Starland and Warrenia Rowland, who have grown up together and share a sibling-like bond. As the plot develops, Jack plans an adventurous voyage around Cape Horn with his yacht named "Warrenia," setting the stage for a potential journey fraught with unforeseen challenges. Themes of loyalty, romance, and adventure are teased, hinting at the potential complications that might arise as they embark on their journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | South America -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 29892 |
| Release Date | Sep 2, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 73 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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