The Last Cruise of the Spitfire; or, Luke Foster's Strange Voyage: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Last Cruise of the Spitfire; or, Luke Foster's Strange Voyage: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Last Cruise of the Spitfire; or, Luke Foster's Strange Voyage is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Stratemeyer, Edward (1862–1930).
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"The Last Cruise of the Spitfire; or, Luke Foster's Strange Voyage" by Edward Stratemeyer is a novel written in the late 19th century. This story revolves around a young boy named Luke Foster, who feels oppressed under the caretaking of his harsh uncle, Felix Stillwell. After discovering that his uncle is not who he seems, and amidst his struggles with family dynamics and the beginnings of a thrilling maritime adventure, Luke embarks on a journey that combines elements of mystery, adventure, and self-discovery. The beginning of the book introduces readers to Luke's unhappy life in New York City, where he is virtually a servant in his uncle’s office. On the day of his seventeenth birthday, after being mistreated and denied a holiday, Luke finds himself embroiled in a series of events that lead him to discover a shocking letter revealing his true guardian is not his uncle. Shortly thereafter, he's accused of theft when a large sum of money goes missing from the office safe. In a dramatic turn of circumstances, he is captured and forced aboard a ship, the Spitfire, where he learns about the ship’s dubious crew and their sinister plans. The story sets the stage for Luke's transformation from a mistreated boy to a more self-reliant individual as he navigates through danger and uncertainty on the open sea.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Last Cruise of the Spitfire; or, Luke Foster's Strange Voyage
- Author credits: Stratemeyer, Edward (1862–1930)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Family -- Juvenile fiction
- Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
- Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: Novels
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