| Author |
Badger, Jos. E. (Joseph Edward), 1848-1909 |
| Title |
The Lost City
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Charles Keller, and David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Lost City" by Jos. E. Badger, Jr. is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around Professor Phaeton Featherwit and his two nephews, Waldo and Bruno, as they embark on thrilling adventures that include the exploration of a mysterious city within the Olympic Mountains and the unraveling of nature's marvelous phenomena, including being caught inside a tornado. The opening of the book introduces the main characters engaging in light banter while observing an ominous storm brewing in the sky. The professor demonstrates his scientific curiosity as they discuss meteorological phenomena, hinting at the impending tornado that will thrust them into an extraordinary adventure. As the storm intensifies, the characters scramble to board their peculiar flying machine, setting the stage for their journey into the unknown and the challenges they will face in the mysterious and potentially treacherous terrain ahead. This engaging mix of humor, scientific intrigue, and adventure gives readers a tantalizing glimpse into the excitement that lies ahead. (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 |
Fantasy fiction
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Uncles -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Nephews -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
783 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 1997 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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