Motor Boat Boys Mississippi Cruise; or, The Dash for Dixie

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Arundel, Louis

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Motor Boat Boys Mississippi Cruise; or, The Dash for Dixie" by Louis Arundel is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a group of adventurous boys embarking on a motorboat race down the Mississippi River with the goal of reaching New Orleans. Led by the optimistic and determined Jack Stormways, the boys face various challenges and unexpected encounters as they navigate the waters in pursuit of the coveted Dixie Cup trophy. At the start of the story, Jack and his friends are excitedly preparing for their journey, discussing the details of the race and the competition they will face. The characters, including the jovial and food-loving Nick Longfellow, exhibit a playful dynamic as they plan their adventure. As they set off, they experience the thrill of racing and the dangers of the river, including unexpected mishaps and the looming threat of encountering other vessels. A sense of camaraderie and youthful determination pervades the opening chapters, inviting readers to join them on their thrilling journey filled with both lighthearted fun and moments of tension. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Al Haines

Notes:

Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2007-06-30