02352cam a22003253u 4500 44394 UtSlPG 20260610134023.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Ely, Wilmer M. (Wilmer Mateo), 1875?-1918 The Boy Chums in the Gulf of Mexico : or, On a Dangerous Cruise with the Greek Spongers 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 2013-12-09 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Boy Chums in the Gulf of Mexico" by Wilmer M. Ely is a fictional adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around a group of young boys, including Charley West and Walter Hazard, along with Captain Westfield and Chris, as they embark on a sponging expedition in the Gulf of Mexico. The story captures their experiences as they navigate new challenges, confront peculiar characters, and explore the vibrant Greek community in Tarpon Springs. The opening of the novel introduces Charley, Walter, Captain Westfield, and Chris as they arrive in Tarpon Springs, a town rife with Greek culture and sponging opportunities. The boys are fascinated by the unfamiliar sights and sounds, but they soon discover that their excitement is met with both intrigue and danger. As they explore the town’s eateries and shops, they encounter a mysterious Greek named Manuel, leading to a series of events that foreshadow potential conflicts. The narrative unfolds with the boys' preparations for their journey, highlighting their youthful curiosity and determination while hinting at the complications that will arise from their interactions with the local Greek community. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Sponge fisheries -- Florida -- Juvenile fiction Tarpon Springs (Fla.) -- Juvenile fiction Davis, J. Watson, 1870-1959 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44394 85233 85233