Author |
Breckenridge, Gerald, 1889?-1964 |
Title |
The Radio Boys' Search for the Inca's Treasure
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Note |
Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Credits |
E-text prepared by Roger Frank, Juliet Sutherland, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)
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Summary |
"The Radio Boys' Search for the Inca's Treasure" by Gerald Breckenridge is an adventure novel aimed at young readers, written in the early 20th century. This story follows a group of friends known as the Radio Boys—Jack, Frank, and Bob—as they embark on a thrilling treasure hunt in South America, specifically seeking the legendary treasure of the Incas. Their quest is instigated by Jack's father, Mr. Hampton, through a mysterious manuscript that offers clues to the treasure's location, leading them on a journey filled with danger, intrigue, and the possibility of encountering a hidden civilization. The beginning of the book introduces the Radio Boys as they arrive in Valparaiso, Chile, with their adventurous spirits sparked by stories of Inca treasure. Their journey takes them from the bustling port city to Santiago, where they stay with the hospitable Senor de Avilar. The boys' excitement builds as they learn about the ancient civilizations and legends from their new friends, particularly about the "Enchanted City" of the Incas. The narrative sets the tone for exploration and the thrill of discovery, hinting at future challenges as they prepare to delve into the mysterious Andes mountains in search of both adventure and treasure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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Subject |
Boys -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Treasure troves -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Radio -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
South America -- Juvenile fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
35987 |
Release Date |
Apr 28, 2011 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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