The Boy Fortune Hunters in Yucatan by L. Frank Baum
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| Author | Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919 |
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| Illustrator | Rieman, George A. |
| Title | The Boy Fortune Hunters in Yucatan |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Boy Fortune Hunters in Yucatan" by Floyd Akers is a young adult adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a group of youthful adventurers, led by Lieutenant Allerton, who embark on a dangerous expedition to discover the hidden riches of the Tcha, an ancient civilization residing in Yucatan, Mexico. The main characters, including young Sam Steele, his companions Joe and Archie, and their native guide Chaka, are drawn into a captivating journey laden with perils and intrigue as they pursue fortune in the heart of an untamed land. The beginning of the novel introduces us to the characters aboard the "Seagull", as they prepare for their journey to Cuba. During their stop in Magdalena Bay, they meet Lieutenant Allerton, who shares his ambitious plans for an expedition to Yucatan. Accompanied by Chaka, a Maya native, Allerton proposes to find the hidden city of a mysterious and wealthy ancient civilization. The opening chapters detail the preparations, character introductions, and the early stages of the boys’ adventures, establishing a mix of camaraderie, excitement, and danger that sets the tone for the unfolding challenges they'll face against hostile tribes and the unknown. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Treasure troves -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Yucatán (Mexico : State) -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 63508 |
| Release Date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 70 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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