02349cam a22003133u 4500 48863 UtSlPG 20260610134126.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving), 1868-1922 The Motor Boat Club off Long Island; or, A Daring Marine Game at Racing Speed Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-05-03 Produced by Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "The Motor Boat Club off Long Island; or, A Daring Marine Game at Racing Speed" by H. Irving Hancock is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a group of young boys, particularly focusing on Captain Tom Halstead, as they navigate their motor cruiser, the “Rocket,” through a series of thrilling maritime adventures filled with danger and excitement. Set against the backdrop of Long Island waters, the book likely explores themes of bravery and teamwork as the characters confront challenges at sea. At the start of the narrative, the “Rocket” encounters a thick fog that creates an atmosphere of tension and uncertainty, leading to potential danger with other vessels nearby. Young Captain Halstead displays impressive leadership and quick thinking as he manages to avoid disaster, showcasing his skills as a seasoned sailor. Amidst navigating these immediate threats, a subplot involving the mysterious disappearance of Mr. Delavan, the owner of the boat, begins to develop, hinting at deeper intrigue and a potential conspiracy that the young crew must unravel while proving their astuteness and bravery. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Long Island (N.Y.) -- Juvenile fiction Motorboats -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48863 89701 89701