| Author |
Stratemeyer, Edward, 1862-1930 |
| Illustrator |
Shute, A. B., 1851-1906 |
| Title |
The young volcano explorers : Or, American boys in the West Indies
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| Original Publication |
Boston: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Co., 1902.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
David Edwards, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Young Volcano Explorers: Or, American Boys in the West Indies" by Edward Stratemeyer is an adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows a group of five American boys, led by their professor, as they embark on an exciting journey through Venezuela and the West Indies. This narrative is part of the "Pan-American Series" and aims to introduce young readers to various cultures and adventures across the Americas. At the start of the book, the boys are in Caracas, Venezuela, eagerly awaiting news from home through the mail. Introductions of the main characters, which include Mark, Frank, Darry, Sam, and Jake, reveal their diverse backgrounds and personalities, setting the stage for future conflicts and camaraderie. As they receive letters and share personal updates, the presence of their volatile teammate Jake Hockley hints at potential trouble ahead. The group discusses their plans to travel to Jamaica, Cuba, and other islands, hoping to catch both historical sites from the Spanish-American War and the excitement of new adventures. However, underlying tensions about Hockley's disposition and a looming sense of foreboding set the tone for their upcoming escapades. (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 |
West Indies -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Volcanoes -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71552 |
| Release Date |
Sep 3, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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