TY - BOOK AU - Arundel,Louis TI - Motor Boat Boys' River Chase; or, Six Chums Afloat and Ashore AV - PZ PY - 2013/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Mississippi River -- Juvenile fiction KW - Motorboats -- Juvenile fiction N1 - Release date is 2013-02-05; Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net; Original publication data not identified N2 - "Motor Boat Boys' River Chase; or, Six Chums Afloat and Ashore" by Louis Arundel is a children's adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a group of six friends, led by Jack Stormways, as they embark on an exciting river expedition filled with camaraderie, challenges, and mysteries. Their adventurous spirits lead them to explore a mysterious island that has garnered spooky local legends, promising plenty of thrilling escapades. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the boys' eagerly anticipated trip down the Mississippi River during their Easter holidays. As the friends prepare to cast off in their three unique motor boats, each with its owner’s personality and functionality, they humorously chat about their past adventures and express excitement about their new destination—a legendary island said to harbor strange occurrences. Jimmie, another member of the group, brings not only enthusiasm but also a sensational newspaper regarding a recent robbery, hinting at the thrilling mystery to come. The initial chapters highlight the boys' lively banter, the dynamics of their friendships, and provide a glimpse of the adventure that awaits them on their river chase. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42019 ER -