TY  - BOOK
AU  - Snell,Roy J.
TI  - The Rope of Gold: A Mystery Story for Boys
AV  - PZ 
PY  - 2013///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Treasure troves -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Mystery and detective stories
N1  - Release date is 2013-07-06; E-text prepared by Stephen Hutcheson, Rod Crawford, Dave Morgan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net); Original publication data not identified
N2  - "The Rope of Gold" by Roy J. Snell is a mystery novel written in the late 1920s. The story follows young Johnny Thompson and his friend Curlie Carson as they navigate the intriguing landscape of Haiti, searching for the legendary 'Rope of Gold' believed to be hidden within the ancient Citadel. As they embark on their adventure, the boys encounter mysterious natives, strange happenings, and the rich history of the island, infused with elements of suspense and exploration.  At the start of the novel, Johnny finds himself alone at the foot of the Citadel, where he observes a suspicious rope ladder descending from a window belonging to Curlie's laboratory. Concerned for his friend’s safety, he prepares to intervene but is caught up in a rush of thoughts. The narrative quickly unfolds to reveal the backstory of the boys' endeavors in Haiti, moved by the Professor's vision to aid the native population. As the plot thickens, mysterious figures, including an alarming native and an enigmatic girl with a drum, begin to emerge, setting the stage for a captivating tale of adventure, danger, and the quest for the elusive treasure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43102
ER  -