02380cam a22003493u 4500 26193 UtSlPG 20260610133612.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Stratemeyer, Edward, 1862-1930 The Rover Boys in Southern Waters; or, The Deserted Steam Yacht Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-08-04 Produced by W. R. Marvin "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. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Detective and mystery stories Yachts -- Juvenile fiction Mississippi River -- Juvenile fiction Boats and boating -- Juvenile fiction Mexico, Gulf of -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26193 67194 67194