Avery, Harold 1867-1943 creator Townshend, R. B. (Richard Baxter) 1846-1923 Whishaw, Frederick 1854-1934 text utu 2011 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Gunpowder Treason and Plot" by Harold Avery et al. is a collection of stories for boys written in the early 20th century. The stories delve into thrilling adventures and moral lessons, with young characters often facing challenges that test their bravery and integrity. This collection intertwines fiction with historical elements, promising a journey of excitement set against various backdrops, including naval adventures and wild animal encounters. At the start of the first tale, we are introduced to Old Dan Mudge, a fisherman who unexpectedly rescues two abandoned twin boys floating in a makeshift raft. The boys, identified as Noel and Granby, exhibit a stark contrast in their dispositions as they grow. The narrative captures their early years, focusing on a rift that develops between them after a dispute during a school race. This conflict sets the stage for their journey of rivalry and reconciliation as they mature into midshipmen, showcasing the themes of brotherhood, honor, and the struggles of growing up. The opening portion hooks readers with the promise of adventure and deeper explorations of their characters' challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.) When friends fall out -- Two heroes -- Lost in the Soudan -- The wolfman -- In honour bound -- "Gunpowder, treason, and plot" -- The Cock-house Cup. Release date is 2011-06-06 Produced by Chris Curnow, Katherine Becker, Lindy Walsh and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Short stories Children's stories Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction Schools -- England -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36341 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36341 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133829.0 36341