The White Crystals: Being an Account of the Adventures of Two Boys by Garis
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"The White Crystals: Being an Account of the Adventures of Two Boys" by Howard R. Garis is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around two boys, Roger Anderson and his cousin Adrian Kimball, as they embark on adventures in the rural landscape of Cardiff, New York. This tale captures their exploration of nature, friendship, and growth during a significant time in their lives. At the start of
the novel, we meet Roger, who has been advised by his doctor to leave his congested New York life for a year to recover his health through outdoor activities. He travels to stay with his Uncle Bert in the countryside, where he feels the excitement and apprehensions of being away from home. Roger's journey takes him through a series of initial experiences, including a visit to the doctor, a train ride, and his first encounter with his lively cousin Adrian, who introduces him to the joys of country life. Their relationship develops as they engage in various activities, leading to both lighthearted sport and challenging situations, suggesting that their time together will be filled with both fun and growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Garis, Howard Roger, 1873-1962 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Bates, Bertha Corson Day, 1875-1968 |
| Title | The White Crystals: Being an Account of the Adventures of Two Boys |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Jim Towey, Mary Meehan at The Adventure Continues and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 90.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Boys -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Country life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Cousins -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Farm life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38558 |
| Release Date | Jan 12, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 264 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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