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The Works of Charles James Lever: An Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Lever
Charles Lever
A master key unlocks the sweeping panorama of Victorian popular fiction, organizing military exploits, romantic misadventures, social satire, and high drama into an elegant structure.
The X Bar X boys in Thunder Canyon
James Cody Ferris
Two young brothers navigate the dangers of the American West, relying on grit and quick thinking to rescue their kidnapped sister from a mountain hideout.
Werwile of the Crystal Crypt
Gardner F. (Gardner Francis) Fox
A seasoned space explorer encounters the last survivor of an ancient civilization, leading to a desperate, dimension-hopping conflict against an immortal tyrant.
Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades
Kirk Munroe
HOOK Two boys embark on an adventurous voyage through the Florida Reef and Everglades, only to be separated by storms, thieves, and the wild, untamed frontier.
Captain Mugford: Our Salt and Fresh Water Tutors
William Henry Giles Kingston
A group of brothers and their tutors embark on a classic maritime adventure, finding that the true perils of life are often found not just in the crashing surf, but in the character they build together.
Danny again
Vera C. (Vera Charlesworth) Barclay
HOOK In this episodic collection, young Wolf Cubs navigate the innocence of childhood, the thrill of amateur detective work, and the somber shadow of the First World War.
Harper's Round Table, June 9, 1896
Various
This collection of stories, serialized fiction, and advice columns offers a vivid window into the late Victorian imagination, capturing the diverse interests of young people in 1896.
Harper's Young People, February 21, 1882: An Illustrated Weekly
Various
A vibrant, turn-of-the-century window into the world of children, blending serialized adventure and moral instruction with the gentle, curious spirit of a bygone era.
Maru: A Dream of the Sea
H. De Vere (Henry De Vere) Stacpoole
This haunting tale of memory and loss follows a young islander’s journey from a doomed atoll into the vast, indifferent Pacific. It is a story of how a single soul navigates a world that is at once beautiful, terrifying, and fundamentally beyond his understanding.
Miss Peck's Adventures: The Second Part of The Conceited Pig
Anonymous
The journey of a self-important hen and her companions offers a cautionary tale about the perils of vanity and the folly of neglecting one’s own station in life.
Quarterdeck and Fok'sle: Stories of the Sea
Molly Elliot Seawell
Two boys find their destinies on the high seas, navigating the rigid codes of the naval academy and the daring exploits of the Revolutionary War.
The Berserker
Charles V. De Vet
The Berserker is a hard-edged adventure that follows an Earth operative stranded on an alien world, where he must navigate a labyrinth of political intrigue and lethal combat to close a trans-dimensional breach. It is a story of a man defined by violence and high-stakes survival, enduring because of its lean,…
The Boy Allies in the Balkan Campaign
Clair W. (Clair Wallace) Hayes
Two adventurous American youths navigate the treacherous front lines of the Balkan campaign, using wit and aerial daring to outmaneuver opposing forces during the Great War.
The Camp in the Snow
William Murray Graydon
The wild Maine woods provide a perilous backdrop for three young friends whose peaceful winter retreat is shattered by the arrival of desperate, duplicitous men. This brisk, century-old adventure follows the boys as they navigate the brutal cold and a mounting web of criminal intrigue.
The Fate of a Crown
L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum
HOOK A young American travels to Brazil to serve as a private secretary, only to be swept into a labyrinth of lethal political intrigue, secret vaults, and shifting loyalties.
The Last Rebel
Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler
A traveler wanders into a hidden Appalachian valley, only to find a Confederate officer still fighting the Civil War decades after the peace. This is a story of a man trapped by his own refusal to surrender.
The Outdoor Chums at Cabin Point
Quincy Allen
The wilderness is a sanctuary for those who seek adventure, but four young friends soon discover that the woods hide secrets far more complex than simple wildlife.
The Radio Boys with the Iceberg Patrol
Allen Chapman
The ocean is a vast, icy wilderness where a single miscalculation leads to catastrophe, but for four young wireless enthusiasts, the crackle of a radio signal offers the only hope of survival.
The Sealed Message
Fergus Hume
A mysterious message cast into a river leads a young man to a hidden, enchanted house and a beautiful girl held in thrall by a cruel guardian.
The Secret of the Sands
Harry Collingwood
A young man and his seasoned sailor companion embark on a perilous voyage in a tiny vessel, determined to track down a missing ship and its crew across the globe.
The war maker
Horace Herbert Smith
A life of global insurgency, this memoir tracks a soldier of fortune through decades of blockade running, revolutionary arms deals, and high-seas piracy. It is an unapologetic, breakneck account of a man who lived for the next conflict.
Three little Trippertrots
Howard Roger Garis
The Trippertrots are three siblings who can’t seem to stay put, constantly wandering away from their city home only to find a series of gentle, impossible encounters. They are a trio of cheerful, polite, and inveterate explorers who prove that getting lost is merely a precursor to making new friends.
Three short stories from "The Captain" volume XXVII: How Dymock Came to Derry
Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman
These three tales of grit and peril follow young men thrust into extreme circumstances, where cool heads and steady nerves determine who survives the encroaching dark.
Umboo, the Elephant
Howard Roger Garis
In a bustling, sweltering circus, a wise old elephant shares the story of his journey from the wild jungles of India to the life of a performing attraction.
When East met West
W. C. (Wilbur C.) Tuttle
The ambitious dream of turning a dusty Montana town into a center of culture collapses into a slapstick riot of escaped jungle animals and local mayhem.
Wrecked on the Feejees
William S. Cary
After his whaleship is destroyed by reef and massacre, one sailor survives nine years among the islands of Fiji. This is his stark, authentic account of survival, adaptation, and eventual return to Nantucket.
Bark Kathleen sunk by a whale
Thomas H. Jenkins
The deep ocean remains a place where human industry can be undone in a heartbeat by the very creatures it seeks to harvest. This account captures the sudden, violent intersection of man and nature at sea.
Bob Hunt in Canada
George W. Orton
Adventure calls to three young men in the wilderness of Canada, where a summer of fishing and exploration leads to an unexpected discovery. Through grit and guidance, they transform from novices into capable woodsmen, forever changed by the North.
Dave Fearless after a sunken treasure
Roy Rockwood
A young diver braves the crushing depths of the Pacific and treacherous rival treasure hunters to secure a fortune lost at the bottom of the sea.
Dialstone Lane, Part 1
W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs
A retired sea captain’s quiet life in a sleepy English town is upended when his tall tales of sunken treasure ignite the dormant greed of his unimaginative neighbors.
Doctor Rabbit and Ki-Yi Coyote
Thomas C. (Thomas Clark) Hinkle
A portly, resourceful rabbit must outwit a persistent coyote to save his neighbors and restore peace to the Big Green Woods.
Harper's Young People, July 12, 1881: An Illustrated Weekly
Various
This vintage weekly dispatch captures the wonder and industry of late nineteenth-century youth, weaving together nautical adventure, practical mechanics, and a spirited, nationwide community of young correspondents.
Harper's Young People, May 18, 1880: An Illustrated Weekly
Various
This weekly publication serves as a vibrant, multifaceted time capsule of late 19th-century American childhood, blending serialized adventure, educational guidance, and a bustling community of young readers. It captures the curiosity and earnest spirit of an era transitioning into the modern age.
Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Henry Seton Merriman
Henry Seton Merriman
These records preserve the bibliography of a prolific Victorian novelist, cataloging a body of work defined by political intrigue, international stakes, and the quiet, often grim, determination of men and women caught in the gears of history.
Martin Rattler
R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
A spirited, mischievous boy sets out from his quiet village to pursue a life at sea, only to find himself cast into the vast, untamed wilderness of Brazil.
Mother's golden guineas
Annette Lyster
The impetuous decision of a runaway boy to seek his fortune leads him through the harsh realities of naval service and the heavy burden of remorse.
Queen of the Flaming Diamond
Leroy Yerxa
The quest for a stolen gem leads a cynical man and his sturdy companion from a Chicago nightclub into a hidden world of ancient, shape-shifting magic. It is a brisk adventure story that balances urban noir with a fantastical, mythic core.
The Camp Fire Girls on the edge of the desert
Margaret Vandercook
The girls of the Sunrise Hill Camp Fire club trade their familiar woods for the vast, arid majesty of the American Southwest. This journey tests their resilience, their interpersonal bonds, and their ability to navigate the complex cultural landscapes of Arizona.
The Dozen from Lakerim
Rupert Hughes
A group of inseparable friends discovers that the transition from boyhood to manhood is best navigated through shared struggle, fierce competition, and the enduring bonds of collective loyalty.
The Luck of the Kid
Ridgwell Cullum
The far North is a land of frozen promise and sudden violence, where an orphaned girl raised by a devoted, volatile native guard discovers the dangerous secret of a lost gold strike.
The Monarchs of the Main
Walter Thornbury
The sea is a lawless frontier where survival depends on the edge of a blade and a cold disregard for the lives of others. This account of the buccaneers traces the rise and brutal decline of the men who terrorized the Spanish Main.
The Oxbow Wizard
Theodore Goodridge Roberts
HOOK A young woodsman tracks a missing woman and a local thief through the deep wilderness, relying on his keen wits to outsmart criminals and restore order to the frontier.
The Pines of Lory
John Ames Mitchell
Marooned on a remote island by a navigational error, a reserved woman and a spirited man find their mutual disdain transformed by the solitude of the pines.
The tenderfoots
Francis Lynde
A young New England clerk trades his safe life for the rugged, unpredictable promise of the Colorado gold rush. He finds that wealth is easily stumbled upon, but his own character is far harder to mine.
A Mountain Europa
Fox, John, Jr.
An engineer finds his heart caught between two worlds, but his love for a fierce, untamed mountain woman leads to a tragedy that marks everyone involved forever.
Afloat on the Flood
Lawrence J. Leslie
A flood isolates a town, breaking the river bridge and sending four brave boys and three young women down a wildly surging river on makeshift rafts and stray boats.
Betty Gordon in Washington
Alice B. Emerson
A young woman escapes a miserable life on a farm for the promise of independence, only to find that finding her footing in the capital requires courage and the kindness of new friends.
Deserted: Sailor's Knots, Part 1
W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs
A foolish young sailor flees the Army for a fake acting gig, leaving an innocent night-watchman to suffer the consequences.