The Boy Chums in the Gulf of Mexico : or, On a Dangerous Cruise with the Greek Spongers

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ely, Wilmer M. (Wilmer Mateo)

Contributor:

Davis, J. Watson, 1870-1959

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Boy Chums in the Gulf of Mexico" by Wilmer M. Ely is a fictional adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around a group of young boys, including Charley West and Walter Hazard, along with Captain Westfield and Chris, as they embark on a sponging expedition in the Gulf of Mexico. The story captures their experiences as they navigate new challenges, confront peculiar characters, and explore the vibrant Greek community in Tarpon Springs. The opening of the novel introduces Charley, Walter, Captain Westfield, and Chris as they arrive in Tarpon Springs, a town rife with Greek culture and sponging opportunities. The boys are fascinated by the unfamiliar sights and sounds, but they soon discover that their excitement is met with both intrigue and danger. As they explore the town's eateries and shops, they encounter a mysterious Greek named Manuel, leading to a series of events that foreshadow potential conflicts. The narrative unfolds with the boys' preparations for their journey, highlighting their youthful curiosity and determination while hinting at the complications that will arise from their interactions with the local Greek community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2013-12-09