The Motor Boat Club at the Golden Gate; or, A Thrilling Capture in the Great Fog: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Motor Boat Club at the Golden Gate; or, A Thrilling Capture in the Great Fog: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Motor Boat Club at the Golden Gate; or, A Thrilling Capture in the Great Fog is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) (1868–1922).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Motor Boat Club at the Golden Gate; or, A Thrilling Capture in the Great Fog" by H. Irving Hancock is a children's adventure novel written in the early 20th century. This story follows young Tom Halstead and his companion Joe Dawson as they embark on exciting maritime escapades on the West Coast, specifically in and around San Francisco. As members of the Motor Boat Club, they are joined by their friends and new flat members in a thrilling tale that promises to include danger, mystery, and camaraderie. The opening of the book sets the stage for an adventurous journey as Tom and Joe travel by train from California's state capital to San Francisco, anticipating new opportunities with a wealthy yacht owner named Joseph Baldwin. Upon arriving, they encounter a distressed young woman on the train who is pursued by a sinister man, a situation that Tom bravely intervenes in. As the boys navigate their way through these early encounters, they are oblivious to the forthcoming adventures and challenges that await them on the water, suggesting a mix of both heroic and thrilling moments to come as members of the Motor Boat Club.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Motor Boat Club at the Golden Gate; or, A Thrilling Capture in the Great Fog
- Author credits: Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) (1868–1922)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Golden Gate (Calif. : Strait) -- Juvenile fiction
- Motorboats -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
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