Snagged and Sunk; Or, The Adventures of a Canvas Canoe: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Snagged and Sunk; Or, The Adventures of a Canvas Canoe: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Snagged and Sunk; Or, The Adventures of a Canvas Canoe is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Castlemon, Harry (1842–1915).
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"Snagged and Sunk; Or, The Adventures of a Canvas Canoe" by Harry Castlemon is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the outdoor adventures of three boys, Joe Wayring, Roy Sheldon, and Arthur Hastings, as they navigate challenges and rivalries in a wilderness setting marked by squatter conflicts and villainous behavior. The book promises a mix of adventure, friendship, and the trials of youth, intertwined with elements of fishing, camping, and the pursuit of justice against those who seek to disrupt their fun. The opening of the book sets the stage with Joe Wayring and his friends engaged in a summer camping experience in a secluded forest near Indian Lake. They are depicted as resourceful boys who prefer independence over relying on lazy hotel guides. As they enjoy their time, they suspect that another group, led by the dubious Matt Coyle, is plotting against them. The narrative hints at a brewing conflict involving Matt and his family, who have a history of trouble with Joe and his friends. As a result, the boys must remain vigilant amidst the backdrop of wilderness and potential danger, highlighting themes of survival, camaraderie, and the intersection of justice and wrongdoing.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Snagged and Sunk; Or, The Adventures of a Canvas Canoe
- Author credits: Castlemon, Harry (1842–1915)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Accidents -- Juvenile fiction
- Adventure stories
- Camping -- Juvenile fiction
- Canoes and canoeing -- Juvenile fiction
- Cousins -- Juvenile fiction
- Rivers -- Juvenile fiction
- Theft -- Juvenile fiction
- Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
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