The Boy Fortune Hunters in the South Seas by L. Frank Baum

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Author Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919
Illustrator Nelson, Emile A.
Title The Boy Fortune Hunters in the South Seas
Note Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Mary Glenn Krause, MFR, Stephen Hutcheson,
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University
of South Florida and the Online Distributed Proofreading
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Summary "The Boy Fortune Hunters in the South Seas" by Floyd Akers is a novel written in the early 20th century. This adventure story follows young Sam Steele and his companions as they set sail aboard the ship "Seagull" to deliver a cargo of machinery to Australia, only to find themselves embroiled in a harrowing quest involving revolutionaries and treacherous waters. The main character, Sam Steele, along with his father and Uncle Naboth, discovers the thrill and danger of maritime adventures while confronting unexpected challenges in uncharted territories. At the start of the story, we meet Uncle Naboth, Captain Steele, and Sam Steele as they discuss the potential for cargo during their stay in Australia, hinting at the challenges of American shipping. Their lives dramatically change when a mysterious man named Señor de Jiminez arrives, proposing a lucrative deal to purchase their ship for the purposes of revolution in Colombia. As events unfold, the crew must navigate their way through various trials, including a fierce typhoon, which results in the ship becoming stranded on an uncharted island known as Faytan, rumored to be home to the dangerous Pearl People. This gripping opening sets the stage for a thrilling adventure filled with danger and intrigue, as the characters must navigate both the elements and their complex dealings with the revolutionaries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Treasure troves -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Oceania -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 55763
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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