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Motor Matt's Mariner
Stanley R. Matthews
A youthful mechanic and his cowboy companion navigate a web of industrial theft, shifting alliances, and high-speed rail pursuits in this fast-paced tale of early twentieth-century adventure.
Sam Steele's Adventures in Panama
L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum
In the early twentieth century, a young sea captain transports an inventor’s revolutionary automobile to Panama, only to find himself embroiled in a dangerous quest for a hidden hoard of diamonds guarded by a reclusive tribe.
The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge
Carter, Herbert, active 1909-1917
Eight Boy Scouts from a Northern town embark on a hiking excursion through the rugged Blue Ridge Mountains, only to find themselves entangled in a dangerous local conflict between mountain families and regional moonshiners.
The Motor Boys on the Atlantic
Clarence Young
A trio of adventurous friends turns their mechanical prowess and high-speed motorboat toward the treacherous Atlantic coast, only to find themselves entangled in a dangerous plot involving a lighthouse, a stranded ship, and a rival.
The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation
Richard Hakluyt
The sea-lanes of the late sixteenth century become a theater of endurance and ambition, where the hunger for discovery meets the brutal reality of naval warfare. These records preserve the firsthand accounts of those who staked their lives on the shifting winds of the Atlantic.
The Yellow Frigate
James Grant
The shifting currents of history and the sea collide in this sweeping tale of a kingdom divided by rebellion and bound by secret hearts. Set during the reign of James III of Scotland, this narrative balances the grandeur of royal upheaval with the intimate, often tragic, lives of those caught in its wake.
Two Wyoming Girls and Their Homestead Claim: A Story for Girls
Caroline Louise Marshall
Two determined sisters battle harsh landscapes and a treacherous neighbor to secure their family’s future on a remote Wyoming homestead.
Under the Chinese Dragon: A Tale of Mongolia
F. S. (Frederick Sadleir) Brereton
HOOK A runaway youth finds his mettle tested in the heart of London’s criminal underworld and the vast, perilous expanse of the Mongolian desert.
With Hoops of Steel
Florence Finch Kelly
In a rugged landscape of shifting loyalties and frontier justice, a man’s reputation is staked on the truth of a murder that never actually occurred.
Young Visitor to Mars
Richard M. (Richard Mace) Elam
HOOK Siblings Ted and Jill Kenton journey from Earth to a bustling, canal-filled Mars, where they must navigate the perilous Martian landscape and solve the mystery of an ancient, vanished civilization.
A Sea Queen's Sailing
Charles W. (Charles Watts) Whistler
A young man and his companions navigate the treacherous currents of 10th-century Norway and Ireland, finding their destinies intertwined with a displaced queen and the emergence of a new faith.
Air Monster
Green, Edwin, active 1880-1932
Aviation enthusiasts and young adventurers race against saboteurs and the unforgiving Arctic cold to prove the mettle of a colossal new airship. This high-stakes drama captures the era’s fascination with engineering marvels and the pioneering spirit of early flight.
Motor Matt's Submarine
Stanley R. Matthews
The open ocean is no place for the unprepared, yet a quick-witted mechanic and his loyal friends find themselves pitted against a scheming pirate in a high-stakes maritime game of cat and mouse.
Nan Sherwood on the Mexican Border
Annie Roe Carr
In this vibrant 1930s adventure, a spirited teenager and her school chums trade their quiet hometown life for the exotic allure of the Mexican border. What begins as a summer vacation soon spirals into a high-stakes mystery involving international smugglers and long-lost treasures.
Polly's Southern Cruise
Lillian Elizabeth Roy
A wealthy benefactor and his spirited young wards embark on a luxurious yachting voyage through the Caribbean and the Panama Canal, seeking adventure and intellectual discovery in equal measure.
Stronghand
Gustave Aimard
A daring, singular woodsman navigates the treacherous borderlands of the Mexican frontier, weaving through lethal political schemes and an impending indigenous uprising to protect those caught in the crossfire.
The Campaign of the Jungle
Edward Stratemeyer
HOOK A young sailor and his soldier brother brave the treacherous jungles of the Philippines during the Philippine-American War, where they must outwit insurgents and navigate the perils of a foreign, conflict-ridden landscape.
The Great God Gold
William Le Queux
A mysterious deathbed confession sets off an international race to decode a cryptic, ancient message hidden within the books of Ezekiel and Deuteronomy. This scholarly thriller follows a desperate quest for the lost treasures of Israel, buried beneath the weight of greed and dangerous political intrigue.
The Isle of Vanishing Men: A Narrative of Adventure in Cannibal-land
W. F. (William Fisher) Alder
This narrative documents a perilous voyage into the New Guinea interior, offering a stark, unvarnished look at the lives of a coastal tribe during the early twentieth century. It captures the tension between colonial presence and the enduring, isolated traditions of the Kia Kia people.
The last space ship
Murray Leinster
The galaxy has reached a stagnant perfection where humanity is shackled by technology, but one man’s desperate theft of an ancient relic ignites a spark of rebellion against the machines. This classic tale pits individual ingenuity against a cold, automated despotism, charting a course from a prison planet to the…
The Purple Flame: A Mystery Story for Girls
Roy J. (Roy Judson) Snell
A gripping race against time across the frozen Arctic, where two cousins fight to save their reindeer herd and uncover the secrets of a mysterious, glowing mountain.
The Story of Scotch
Enos A. Mills
A rugged, intimate portrait of a Border collie whose intelligence and unwavering devotion turned him from a simple mountain companion into a legendary figure of the Rockies.
The Three Perils of Man
James Hogg
Amidst the blood-soaked border wars of the 14th century, a high-born lady disguises herself as a page to navigate a treacherous landscape of political intrigue, forbidden romance, and ancient witchcraft.
The Way of an Eagle
Ethel M. (Ethel May) Dell
The way of a man with a maid is a mystery that defies simple explanation, as this intense, atmospheric tale of love and duty in British India demonstrates.
The Wide World Magazine, Vol. 22, No. 129, December, 1908
Various
This volume captures the restless spirit of the early twentieth century, offering a collection of true-to-life accounts that span from the icy wilderness of Alaska to the sun-scorched plantations of Natal. It is a time capsule of adventure, presenting the world as a vast, untamed map waiting for the intrepid traveler.
Two Years Among the Savages of New Guinea.: With Introductory Notes on North Queensland
W. D. Pitcairn
A firsthand account of colonial-era exploration, this narrative captures the perilous beauty of New Guinea through the eyes of a traveler navigating a world on the brink of significant change.
Where Strongest Tide Winds Blew
Robert McReynolds
This memoir-driven adventure chronicles the restless, wandering life of a man driven by fate across continents, from the shipyards of Scotland to the volatile political landscapes of Peru and the rugged mining camps of the American West. It is a sprawling, episodic account that captures the erratic, often dangerous…
A Hero of Romance
Richard Marsh
An imaginative, restless schoolboy trades the constraints of his boarding school for a perilous, eye-opening odyssey through the criminal underbelly of London and beyond.
A Vendetta of the Hills
Willis George Emerson
A dramatic tale of love, hidden identity, and the passing of the Old West, this story follows a group of settlers and outlaws navigating a changing California landscape. It captures the tension between the lawless history of the mountains and the encroaching progress of modern industry.
Charles Rex
Ethel M. (Ethel May) Dell
HOOK A brooding aristocrat rescues a desperate young runaway, initiating a high-stakes psychological game that spans the Mediterranean and the high-society circles of France.
Dave Dawson at Dunkirk
Robert Sidney Bowen
The teenage son of an American government official finds himself in the crosshairs of the Nazi advance, forcing him to grow up overnight as he fights to survive the chaos of the fall of France.
Dusty Star
Olaf Baker
The life of a boy raised between two worlds reaches a poignant climax when he must choose between his human heritage and the wild, untamable heart of his companion.
In the Hands of the Cave-Dwellers
G. A. (George Alfred) Henty
A young American sailor, far from home, finds himself thrust into the perilous politics of 1830s California, where a chance act of bravery leads to a life-altering rescue mission deep within the American Southwest.
Motor Matt's Race
Stanley R. Matthews
When a loyal friend is wrongly accused of a serious crime, a skilled young mechanic races against time and a speeding locomotive to clear his name.
The Boy Allies on the North Sea Patrol
Clair W. (Clair Wallace) Hayes
A young man finds himself thrust into a high-stakes maritime conflict, relying on his wits and bravery to outmaneuver seasoned enemies on the open sea. This fast-paced adventure captures the fervor and moral certainty of the early years of the First World War.
The City Curious
Jean de Boschère
A husband and wife stumble into a surreal landscape of living sugar and magical architecture in a desperate search for three lost girls. This whimsical fable blends the logic of a fever dream with the gentle, rhythmic cadence of a bedtime story.
The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 06: Paris
Giacomo Casanova
A restless traveler navigates the salons and boulevards of 18th-century Europe, documenting a life defined by insatiable curiosity, fleeting romances, and a relentless pursuit of personal liberty.
The secret in the hill
Bernard Capes
The secret in the hill follows a young orphan and his eccentric uncle, whose quiet life in a coastal village is upended by the arrival of a mysterious, obsessed stranger searching for a long-lost fortune.
Tom Swift and His Wireless Message
Victor Appleton
A resourceful young inventor must rely on his technical ingenuity and a makeshift telegraph to save himself and his companions from a disappearing island. This fast-paced tale blends high-stakes survival with the thrill of early twentieth-century innovation.
Under Cover
Wyndham Martyn
A high-stakes game of cat and mouse unfolds as a mysterious traveler attempts to smuggle a fortune in pearls past a corrupt and relentless government official. Love and deception collide in this tense, fast-paced thriller.
White Wings: A Yachting Romance, Volume II
William Black
The sea-breezes of the Scottish Highlands carry more than just salt air; they carry the tangled, unspoken affections of a small party of travelers aboard the yacht White Dove.
A Sub and a Submarine: The Story of H.M. Submarine R19 in the Great War
Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman
When a naval officer’s loyal terrier smuggles herself aboard his submarine during the Great War, she unwittingly becomes an essential participant in a high-stakes mission across the mine-infested Baltic.
Christmas-Tree Land
Mrs. Molesworth
HOOK Two children find refuge from a stiff, lonely household by slipping into a secret, magical forest where the trees hold mysteries and the animals talk.
Crusoes of the Frozen North
Gordon Stables
The Arctic wilderness tests the resolve and ingenuity of three young stowaways who find themselves stranded among ice, hunger, and predators after their uncle’s ship is swept away by a storm.
Jim and Wally
Mary Grant Bruce
Two young Australian soldiers, convalescing from the horrors of the Great War, find unexpected purpose and danger in the quiet, mist-covered hills of rural Ireland.
Pierrot, Dog of Belgium
Walter A. (Walter Alden) Dyer
A faithful dog endures the horrors of the Great War, searching through battlefields and occupied lands to return to his displaced family. This story captures the profound, silent bond between a creature and the people who raised him.
Ralph Denham's Adventures in Burma: A Tale of the Burmese Jungle
G. (George) Norway
A young boy leaves his widowed mother to seek his fortune in Burma, only to face shipwreck, jungle predators, and brutal conflict in a desperate struggle for survival.
Sailor and beachcomber: Confessions of a life at sea, in Australia, and amid the islands of the Pacific
A. (Arnold) Safroni-Middleton
A wandering youth finds beauty and hardship in equal measure while drifting through the South Seas and the Australian bush. His journey is a restless search for identity across the edges of the British Empire.