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Title: In the Wonderful Land of Hez; or, The Mystery of the Fountain of Youth
Note: Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Craig Kirkwood, Demian Katz, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Villanova University Digital Library (http: //digital.library.villanova.edu)
Summary: "In the Wonderful Land of Hez; or, The Mystery of the Fountain of Youth" by Shea is a thrilling novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds with Professor Remington Easy and his companion Martin Haypole setting off on an adventurous exploration of the Everglades in southern Florida, driven by the allure of discovering something miraculous, potentially linked to the legendary Fountain of Youth. Through a series of amusing and perilous events, the eccentric duo's journey intersects with two young adventurers, Leo Malvern and Dick Vincey, setting the stage for a quest filled with danger and mystery. The opening of the book introduces readers to a colorful cast of characters as Prof. Easy and Haypole navigate the waters of Lake Okechobee, highlighting their contrasting personalities, with the stout professor embodying a mix of earnestness and eccentricity, while the lanky Haypole adds comic relief through his banter. As they strive to reach the Everglades, the duo suffers mishaps like capsizing their boat and nearly meeting a hungry alligator, setting a lighthearted tone amid the underlying themes of adventure and discovery. The narrative also shifts to two young men camping nearby, who become embroiled in the unfolding drama when they encounter the wandering professor and his comical assistant, ultimately leading them toward the promise of excitement and the legendary allure of the Fountain of Youth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Shea, Cornelius, 1863-1920
EBook No.: 50654
Published: Dec 9, 2015
Downloads: 59
Language: English
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Dime novels
Subject: Explorers -- Fiction
Subject: Everglades (Fla.) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: In the Wonderful Land of Hez; or, The Mystery of the Fountain of Youth
Note: Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Craig Kirkwood, Demian Katz, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Villanova University Digital Library (http: //digital.library.villanova.edu)
Summary: "In the Wonderful Land of Hez; or, The Mystery of the Fountain of Youth" by Shea is a thrilling novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds with Professor Remington Easy and his companion Martin Haypole setting off on an adventurous exploration of the Everglades in southern Florida, driven by the allure of discovering something miraculous, potentially linked to the legendary Fountain of Youth. Through a series of amusing and perilous events, the eccentric duo's journey intersects with two young adventurers, Leo Malvern and Dick Vincey, setting the stage for a quest filled with danger and mystery. The opening of the book introduces readers to a colorful cast of characters as Prof. Easy and Haypole navigate the waters of Lake Okechobee, highlighting their contrasting personalities, with the stout professor embodying a mix of earnestness and eccentricity, while the lanky Haypole adds comic relief through his banter. As they strive to reach the Everglades, the duo suffers mishaps like capsizing their boat and nearly meeting a hungry alligator, setting a lighthearted tone amid the underlying themes of adventure and discovery. The narrative also shifts to two young men camping nearby, who become embroiled in the unfolding drama when they encounter the wandering professor and his comical assistant, ultimately leading them toward the promise of excitement and the legendary allure of the Fountain of Youth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Shea, Cornelius, 1863-1920
EBook No.: 50654
Published: Dec 9, 2015
Downloads: 59
Language: English
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Dime novels
Subject: Explorers -- Fiction
Subject: Everglades (Fla.) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.