| Author |
Gordon, Harry |
| Illustrator |
Davis, J. Watson, 1870-1959 |
| Title |
The River Motor Boat Boys on the Yukon: The Lost Mine of Rainbow Bend
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 89.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.bookcove.net
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| Summary |
"The River Motor Boat Boys on the Yukon: The Lost Mine of Rainbow Bend" by Harry Gordon is an adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows a group of enterprising boys, namely Clayton Emmet, Cornelius Witters, and Alexander Smithwick, as they embark on an exciting expedition to the Yukon in search of gold and furs. Along with their motor boat, the Rambler, they navigate various challenges and mysteries that arise during their journey. The opening portion of the book introduces the boys as they prepare for their journey, highlighting their camaraderie and playful banter. After much discussion, they decide to take a trip up the Yukon, motivated not just by the prospect of adventure, but also by the chance to make money trading with locals. Their preparations are interrupted by mysterious events, including sudden visitors and ominous warnings about their quest. As they gather supplies and plan their route, they express excitement and anxiety about the trip. The introduction sets the stage for a tale of friendship, exploration, and the lure of adventure in the pursuit of fortune. (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 |
Boats and boating -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Motorboats -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Yukon River (Yukon and Alaska) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
50831 |
| Release Date |
Jan 2, 2016 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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