| Author |
Miller, Warren H. (Warren Hastings), 1876-1960 |
| Illustrator |
Spradling, Frank, 1885-1972 |
| LoC No. |
21017545
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| Title |
The boy explorers in darkest New Guinea
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| Original Publication |
United States: Harper & Brothers,1921.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress)
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| Summary |
"The Boy Explorers in Darkest New Guinea" by Warren H. Miller is an adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows a team of explorers led by Curator Baldwin as they journey through the lush and perilous jungles of New Guinea in search of rare specimens and the famed birds of paradise. With young adventurers Dwight and Nicky alongside the seasoned curator, the book promises thrilling encounters with wildlife, indigenous cultures, and the challenges of uncharted territories. At the start of the narrative, the explorers are aboard a Malay proa en route to their destination. They observe the spectacular landscape of the Aru Islands, engage in lively banter, and prepare for the challenges they will face on land. Upon arriving, they meet locals, highlighting the cultural richness of the region, while also equipping themselves for their scientific expedition. Excitement builds as they encounter exotic wildlife, including a python, and prepare for further adventures into the dense jungle, ultimately setting the stage for their daring exploration in the wilderness. The opening portion establishes both the camaraderie among the team and the sense of danger that looms in the vast, uncharted territories 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 |
New Guinea -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69554 |
| Release Date |
Dec 16, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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