The moving picture boys at Panama : or, Stirring adventures along the great…

"The Moving Picture Boys at Panama; Or, Stirring Adventures Along the Great Canal" by Victor Appleton is an adventure novel written in the early 20th century. This installment follows the escapades of two young protagonists, Joe Duncan and Blake Stewart, who are known as the "Moving Picture Boys." The story begins with them enjoying a vacation at a farmhouse before they get entangled in a dramatic rescue involving a runaway horse and carriage, setting the stage for their upcoming adventure in Panama. At the start of the book, Joe and Blake are excitedly discussing their recent exploits and hoping for news from their employer regarding their next filming assignment. Their peaceful vacation takes a thrilling turn when they witness a runaway horse pulling a carriage towards a broken bridge. They swiftly decide to take action and race their motorcycle to try and save the occupants of the carriage, leading to a daring rescue. This opening chapter not only establishes their friendship and teamwork but also foreshadows their future adventures, which will involve filming movements and events surrounding the construction of the Panama Canal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Appleton, Victor
Title The moving picture boys at Panama : or, Stirring adventures along the great canal
Note Also published as: The movie boys in peril, #76378.
Credits Produced by Janet Kegg and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Reading Level Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Motion pictures -- Production and direction -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Panama Canal (Panama) -- History -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 10776
Release Date
Last Update Oct 28, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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