| Author |
Chaffee, Allen, 1884-1985 |
| Illustrator |
Van Dresser, William, 1871-1950 |
| Title |
Unexplored!
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Roger Frank and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.fadedpage.net)
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| Summary |
"Unexplored!" by Allen Chaffee is a fictional adventure story written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows a group of adventurous young men, including Ted Smith, Ace King, and a guide named Long Lester, as they embark on a camping trip in the uncharted regions of the high Sierras. Their journey is marked by thrilling escapades involving nature, exploration, and camaraderie, as they navigate challenges posed by the wilderness and uncover the geological wonders of the area. At the start of "Unexplored!", the excitement is palpable as Ted Smith and his friends participate in a local rodeo, setting the stage for their upcoming camping expedition. Ted captures the rodeo's championship, marking the day the adventurous journey is planned. The group, consisting of spirited young men and their guide, is eager to explore the untouched landscapes of the Sierra Nevada mountains. They craftily prepare for their adventure, dreaming of the untamed mysteries the unexplored areas promise while foreshadowing the challenges they will face in the wild. The initial chapters introduce the characters, their relationships, and their gear as they get ready to delve into the wilderness, with hints of tension and environmental themes emerging as they contemplate both the beauty and dangers of nature. (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 |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Camping -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Forest fires -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Sierra Nevada (Calif. and Nev.) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Geology -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
33725 |
| Release Date |
Sep 14, 2010 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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