This edition had all images removed.
Title:
The Boy Chums in the Gulf of Mexico
or, On a Dangerous Cruise with the Greek Spongers
Note: Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "The Boy Chums in the Gulf of Mexico" by Wilmer M. Ely is a fictional adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around a group of young boys, including Charley West and Walter Hazard, along with Captain Westfield and Chris, as they embark on a sponging expedition in the Gulf of Mexico. The story captures their experiences as they navigate new challenges, confront peculiar characters, and explore the vibrant Greek community in Tarpon Springs. The opening of the novel introduces Charley, Walter, Captain Westfield, and Chris as they arrive in Tarpon Springs, a town rife with Greek culture and sponging opportunities. The boys are fascinated by the unfamiliar sights and sounds, but they soon discover that their excitement is met with both intrigue and danger. As they explore the town’s eateries and shops, they encounter a mysterious Greek named Manuel, leading to a series of events that foreshadow potential conflicts. The narrative unfolds with the boys' preparations for their journey, highlighting their youthful curiosity and determination while hinting at the complications that will arise from their interactions with the local Greek community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ely, Wilmer M. (Wilmer Mateo)
Illustrator: Davis, J. Watson, 1870-1959
EBook No.: 44394
Published: Dec 9, 2013
Downloads: 66
Language: English
Subject: Sponge fisheries -- Florida -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Tarpon Springs (Fla.) -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Boy Chums in the Gulf of Mexico
or, On a Dangerous Cruise with the Greek Spongers
Note: Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Boy Chums in the Gulf of Mexico" by Wilmer M. Ely is a fictional adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around a group of young boys, including Charley West and Walter Hazard, along with Captain Westfield and Chris, as they embark on a sponging expedition in the Gulf of Mexico. The story captures their experiences as they navigate new challenges, confront peculiar characters, and explore the vibrant Greek community in Tarpon Springs. The opening of the novel introduces Charley, Walter, Captain Westfield, and Chris as they arrive in Tarpon Springs, a town rife with Greek culture and sponging opportunities. The boys are fascinated by the unfamiliar sights and sounds, but they soon discover that their excitement is met with both intrigue and danger. As they explore the town’s eateries and shops, they encounter a mysterious Greek named Manuel, leading to a series of events that foreshadow potential conflicts. The narrative unfolds with the boys' preparations for their journey, highlighting their youthful curiosity and determination while hinting at the complications that will arise from their interactions with the local Greek community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ely, Wilmer M. (Wilmer Mateo)
Illustrator: Davis, J. Watson, 1870-1959
EBook No.: 44394
Published: Dec 9, 2013
Downloads: 66
Language: English
Subject: Sponge fisheries -- Florida -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Tarpon Springs (Fla.) -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.