The Boy Chums in the Gulf of Mexico by Wilmer M. Ely
"The Boy Chums in the Gulf of Mexico" by Wilmer M. Ely is a fictional adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around a group of young boys, including Charley West and Walter Hazard, along with Captain Westfield and Chris, as they embark on a sponging expedition in the Gulf of Mexico. The story captures their experiences as they navigate new challenges, confront peculiar characters, and explore thevibrant Greek community in Tarpon Springs. The opening of the novel introduces Charley, Walter, Captain Westfield, and Chris as they arrive in Tarpon Springs, a town rife with Greek culture and sponging opportunities. The boys are fascinated by the unfamiliar sights and sounds, but they soon discover that their excitement is met with both intrigue and danger. As they explore the town’s eateries and shops, they encounter a mysterious Greek named Manuel, leading to a series of events that foreshadow potential conflicts. The narrative unfolds with the boys' preparations for their journey, highlighting their youthful curiosity and determination while hinting at the complications that will arise from their interactions with the local Greek community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ely, Wilmer M. (Wilmer Mateo) |
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| Illustrator | Davis, J. Watson, 1870-1959 |
| Title | The Boy Chums in the Gulf of Mexico or, On a Dangerous Cruise with the Greek Spongers |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Sponge fisheries -- Florida -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Tarpon Springs (Fla.) -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 44394 |
| Release Date | Dec 9, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 75 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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