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"I say, Dave, here's an odd piece of news." "An odd piece of news, Roger? What about?" "A wild man in the woods back of Oak Hall," answered Roger Morr, who held a letter in his hand. "Queerest thing you ever heard of." "I should say it was, if it's about a wild man," returned Dave Porter. "Who sent that letter?" "Shadow Hamilton."
With such a load it was no easy matter climbing over the seats to the door. Yet the feat was accomplished, and two minutes later, with an exclamation of relief, Richard pitched his baggage to the bank beside the track, and sprang to the solid ground.
"Now, ladies and gentlemen, what am I offered for this elegant vase, imported direct from Italy, a most marvelous piece of workmanship, worth every cent of twenty-five dollars? Who will start it at five dollars? Start it at four? Start it at three? At two? At one dollar? What is that-fifty cents? Rather low, lady, but as I said before, these goods must be sold, regardless of the prices obtained. Fifty cents, it is! Fifty-fifty! Who will make it one dollar?"
The Gun Club Boys of Lakeport By Edward Stratemeyer
"Land sakes alive, Daniel, look at that boy!" "Where is he, Marthy?" "Up there on the old apple tree a-hangin' down by his toes! My gracious, does he wanter kill himself?" "Thet's wot he does, Marthy," grumbled old Daniel Hawkins. "He'll do it, jest so ez we kin pay his funeral expenses. Never seen sech a boy before in my born days!" "Go after him with the horsewhip, Daniel. Oh! goodness gracious, look at thet now!"
What is the matter, Dave? You look rather mystified." "I am mystified, Laura," replied Dave Porter. "I have a letter here that I can't understand at all." "Whom is it from?" questioned Laura Porter, as she came closer to her brother, who was ensconced in the largest easy-chair the Wadsworth library contained. "It's from a shopkeeper in Coburntown, Mr. Wecks, the shoe-dealer. He wants to know which pair of shoes I have decided to keep, and asks me kindly to return the pair I don't want."
"How many miles have we still to ride, Benson?" "About fifty, Joe. But the last half is pretty much uphill, lad." "Can we make the fort by to-morrow night?" "Well, we can try," answered the old scout, who sat astride of a coal-black horse and rode slightly in advance of his two youthful companions. "It will depend somewhat on what the weather does." "Why, do you think it is going to rain?" put in Darry Germain. "I'm sure it looks clear enough."
Edward L. Stratemeyer (October 4, 1862 - May 10, 1930) was an American publisher and writer of children's fiction. He was one of the most prolific writers in the world, producing in excess of 1,300[1] books himself, selling in excess of 500 million copies.He also created many well-known fictional book series for juveniles, including The Rover Boys, The Bobbsey Twins, Tom Swift, The Hardy Boys, and Nancy Drew series, many of which sold millions of copies and are still in publication today. On Stratemeyer's legacy, Fortune wrote: "As oil had its Rockefeller, literature had its Stratemeyer
"I say, Sam, can't you listen for just a moment?" "Oh, Tom, please don't bother me now!" and Sam Rover, with a look of worry on his face, glanced up for a moment from his writing-table. "I've got to finish this theme before to-morrow morning." "Oh, I know! But listen!" And Tom Rover's face showed his earnestness. "Last night it was full moonlight, and to-night it is going to be equally clear. Why can't we get out the auto and pay a visit to Hope? You know we promised the girls that we would be up some afternoon or evening this week." "Sounds good, Tom, but even if we went after, supper, could we get there in time? You know all visitors have to leave before nine o'clock." "We can get there if we start as soon as we finish eating. Can't you finish the theme after we get back? Maybe I can help you." "Help me? On this theme!" Sam grinned broadly. "Tom, you don't know what you are talking about.
The Last Cruise Of The Spitfire: Or Luke Foster�������s Strange Voyage is a novel written by American author Edward Stratemeyer in 1900. The book follows the story of Luke Foster, a young sailor who joins the crew of the Spitfire, a ship bound for the South Pacific. The journey takes an unexpected turn when the ship is caught in a storm and ends up on an uncharted island. The crew discovers that the island is inhabited by a tribe of cannibals and must fight to survive. Along the way, Luke also learns about a mysterious treasure hidden on the island and must navigate dangerous obstacles to uncover it. The Last Cruise Of The Spitfire is a thrilling adventure story that takes readers on a journey through the high seas and into the heart of a perilous jungle.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Dieses klassische Buch wurde ursprünglich vor Jahrzehnten veröffentlicht als "" Guns and SnowshoesOr, the Winter Outing of the Young Hunters "". Es wurde jetzt von Writat für seine deutschsprachigen Leser ins Deutsche übersetzt. Bei Writat liegt uns die Bewahrung des literarischen Erbes der Vergangenheit sehr am Herzen. Wir haben dieses Buch ins Deutsche übersetzt, damit es heutige und zukünftige Generationen lesen und bewahren können.
Dieses klassische Buch wurde ursprünglich vor Jahrzehnten veröffentlicht als The Gun Club Boys of LakeportOr, The Island Camp . Es wurde jetzt von Writat für seine deutschsprachigen Leser ins Deutsche übersetzt. Bei Writat liegt uns die Bewahrung des literarischen Erbes der Vergangenheit am Herzen. Wir haben dieses Buch ins Französische übersetzt, damit heutige und zukünftige Generationen es lesen und bewahren können.
The Missing Tin Box; Or, The Stolen Railroad Bonds by Edward Stratemeyer has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.
Lost on the Orinoco; or, American boys in Venezuela, has been considered important throughout human history. In an effort to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to secure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for both current and future generations. This complete book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not scans of the authors' original publications, the text is readable and clear.
Although ""Dave Porter and His Rivals"" is a complete narrative in itself, it is the seventh book in the series known as the ""Dave Porter Series."" It is a fictional book written by Edward Stratemeyer. The book opens with a conversation between the protagonist Dave and Phil Lawrence. As he navigates the challenges of school life, Dave finds himself embroiled in a rivalry with a group of wealthy students who will stop at nothing to get what they want. Along the way, Dave must also contend with a mysterious stranger who seems to have a personal vendetta against him. As the plot unfolds, the author explores themes such as friendship, loyalty, and perseverance, using a fast-paced writing style that keeps readers engaged from start to finish. With its relatable characters, thrilling plot, and timeless themes, Dave Porter and His Rivals is a classic coming-of-age story that has stood the test of time.
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