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Title: The Rival Campers Afloat; or, The Prize Yacht Viking
Note: Reading ease score: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Rod Crawford, Dave Morgan
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
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Summary: "The Rival Campers Afloat; or, The Prize Yacht Viking" by Ruel Perley Smith is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows two young boys, Jack Harvey and Henry Burns, who are sailing aboard a yacht named the Viking as they embark on adventures that unfold during their summer. Themes of friendship, excitement, and the challenges of sailing permeate the narrative, as the boys navigate both the waters and the complexities introduced by other characters. The opening of the book sets a picturesque scene on the Samoset River, illustrating the lively atmosphere of the waterway filled with various vessels and youthful energy. Jack and Henry are introduced as they operate their newly acquired yacht, the Viking, showcasing their enthusiasm and hints at their past experiences and adventures with the old boat, the Surprise. As they cruise down the river, they encounter a mysterious stranger, Charles Carleton, who unexpectedly joins them, leading to intrigue and foreshadowing the challenges that lie ahead. With a mix of sailing knowledge and youthful bravado, the boys’ narrative begins with promises of adventure and competition, setting the tone for the ensuing saga. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Smith, Ruel Perley, 1869-1937
Illustrator: Gowing, Louis D.
EBook No.: 40547
Published: Aug 20, 2012
Downloads: 71
Language: English
Subject: Sea stories
Subject: Boats and boating -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Rival Campers Afloat; or, The Prize Yacht Viking
Note: Reading ease score: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Rod Crawford, Dave Morgan
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Rival Campers Afloat; or, The Prize Yacht Viking" by Ruel Perley Smith is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows two young boys, Jack Harvey and Henry Burns, who are sailing aboard a yacht named the Viking as they embark on adventures that unfold during their summer. Themes of friendship, excitement, and the challenges of sailing permeate the narrative, as the boys navigate both the waters and the complexities introduced by other characters. The opening of the book sets a picturesque scene on the Samoset River, illustrating the lively atmosphere of the waterway filled with various vessels and youthful energy. Jack and Henry are introduced as they operate their newly acquired yacht, the Viking, showcasing their enthusiasm and hints at their past experiences and adventures with the old boat, the Surprise. As they cruise down the river, they encounter a mysterious stranger, Charles Carleton, who unexpectedly joins them, leading to intrigue and foreshadowing the challenges that lie ahead. With a mix of sailing knowledge and youthful bravado, the boys’ narrative begins with promises of adventure and competition, setting the tone for the ensuing saga. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Smith, Ruel Perley, 1869-1937
Illustrator: Gowing, Louis D.
EBook No.: 40547
Published: Aug 20, 2012
Downloads: 71
Language: English
Subject: Sea stories
Subject: Boats and boating -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.