TY - BOOK AU - Rockwood,Roy AU - Shute,A.B. TI - Dave Fearless after a sunken treasure AV - PZ PY - 2024/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Adventure stories KW - Treasure troves -- Juvenile fiction KW - Deep diving -- Juvenile fiction N1 - Release date is 2024-06-03; Al Haines; Originally published; New York: George Sully & Company, 1918 N2 - "Dave Fearless after a Sunken Treasure: or, The Rival Ocean Divers" by Roy Rockwood is a juvenile adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Dave Fearless, a resourceful and courageous young man, as he embarks on a thrilling treasure-hunting journey alongside his father, Amos Fearless. They face various challenges, including rival treasure hunters and dangerous sea creatures, in their quest to locate a sunken fortune. The opening of the novel introduces Dave and his father as they discuss a sunken treasure worth a million dollars, believed to be located at the wreck of the steamship "Happy Hour". Dave learns that their rivals, the Hankers family, are also interested in the treasure, igniting a competitive tension. When Bart Hankers overhears their plans, it sparks a confrontation between him and Dave, showcasing Dave's determination and skills. The chapter sets the stage for an adventurous pursuit filled with underwater exploration, clever strategies, and the spirit of rivalry, hinting at the exciting challenges that await the characters as they dive deeper into their quest. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73763 ER -