Secrets of the Andes by James H. Foster

"Secrets of the Andes" by James H. Foster is an adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows two young explorers, Bob Holton and Joe Lewis, who embark on a thrilling journey filled with unexpected challenges and experiences, leading them to the Andes Mountains in South America. With a focus on exploration, survival, and the bonds of friendship, the narrative promises to take readers on a captivating quest through unfamiliar terrain. At the start of the story, the boys find themselves stranded after their automobile plunges into a river due to a washed-out bridge. Undeterred, they resolve to hike to the nearest highway only to get picked up by a stranger. Their adventure takes a sharp turn when they discover a boy named Spike Weaver trapped in a freight train car, prompting them to assist him. As they navigate various predicaments, including boarding a freight train, facing train robbers, and overcoming natural obstacles, Bob and Joe’s resilience shines through, all while gearing up for their anticipated expedition to the Andes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Foster, James H.
Title Secrets of the Andes
Credits E-text prepared by Stephen Hutcheson, Rod Crawford, Dave Morgan, Matthew Wheaton,
Reading Level Reading ease score: 84.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Andes -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 43268
Release Date
Last Update Oct 23, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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