02408cam a22003493u 4500 42748 UtSlPG 20260610133958.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Young, Clarence The Motor Boys Overland; Or, A Long Trip for Fun and Fortune Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-05-20 E-text prepared by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Motor Boys Overland; Or, A Long Trip for Fun and Fortune" by Clarence Young is a novel written in the early 20th century. This exciting installment follows a group of adventurous boys—Bob, Ned, Jerry, and their friend Andy—who delve into the world of automobiles. The boys, emboldened by their recent victory in a motorcycle meet and the acquisition of a touring car, decide to embark on a thrilling journey across the American West, ignited by the prospect of adventure and the treasure of a lost gold mine. At the start of the story, the boys take a leisurely drive in their newly-won automobile, sharing playful banter and friendship. Their journey is punctuated by high-energy moments, including an automobile race that highlights their competitive spirit. They soon find themselves intertwined with the tale of Jim Nestor, a miner with knowledge of a precious gold mine, whose misadventures set off a series of dangerous encounters with old foes. The opening chapters establish an atmosphere of youthful exuberance mixed with the thrill of the unknown, setting the stage for the Motor Boys' captivating expedition filled with challenges, rivalries, and excitement beckoning in the horizon. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Gold mines and mining -- Juvenile fiction Automobiles -- Juvenile fiction Automobile travel -- Juvenile fiction Automobile racing -- Juvenile fiction Nuttall, Charles, 1872-1934 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42748 83587 83587