The Rover Boys in Southern Waters; or, The Deserted Steam Yacht: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Rover Boys in Southern Waters; or, The Deserted Steam Yacht: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Rover Boys in Southern Waters; or, The Deserted Steam Yacht is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Stratemeyer, Edward (1862–1930).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Rover Boys in Southern Waters; or, The Deserted Steam Yacht" by Arthur M. Winfield is a fictional adventure novel written in the early 20th century. This installment is part of "The Rover Boys Series for Young Americans" and follows the familiar trio—Tom, Sam, and Dick Rover—as they engage in a series of escapades on the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico, centered around the mystery of a stolen houseboat. The book promises an engaging blend of mystery, camaraderie, and youthful adventure. At the start of the novel, the Rover boys discover that their houseboat, the "Dora", has mysteriously disappeared from its mooring. Tom, Sam, and their friends are soon drawn into a fervent search to uncover the truth, suspecting that a sly planter named Gasper Pold and a carpenter named Solly Jackson have been involved in the theft. As the boys gather information and plot their next moves, they are also reintroduced to their friends from previous adventures, indicating a network of relationships and shared histories. The opening sets the stage for a quest filled with tension and excitement, as the boys are determined to recover their stolen property and confront the dangers awaiting them on their journey.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Rover Boys in Southern Waters; or, The Deserted Steam Yacht
- Author credits: Stratemeyer, Edward (1862–1930)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Boats and boating -- Juvenile fiction
- Detective and mystery stories
- Mexico, Gulf of -- Juvenile fiction
- Mississippi River -- Juvenile fiction
- Yachts -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
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