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100 1 _aBreckenridge, Gerald,
_d1889?-1964
245 1 4 _aThe Radio Boys in Darkest Africa
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-09-02
508 _aProduced by Roger Frank
520 _a"The Radio Boys in Darkest Africa" by Gerald Breckenridge is an adventurous novel written in the early 20th century. The book follows a trio of boys—Jack Hampton, Frank Merrick, and Bob Temple—who use their ingenuity and radio technology to help their Kikuyu friend Wimba, who is unfairly tried for murder by Chief Ruku-Ru. Their escapades take them through trials and tribulations in Central Africa, highlighting themes of friendship, bravery, and the clash between cultures. At the start of the story, the boys are deeply concerned about Wimba’s fate as he is accused of murdering a tribesman. Set in the Kikuyu territory of British East Africa, the boys—attending the trial and witnessing the grave injustice—devise a daring plan to save Wimba. They successfully employ their knowledge of radio technology to create the illusion of a supernatural voice, convincing Chief Ruku-Ru of Wimba’s innocence. This thrilling opening sets the stage for the boys' further adventures as they navigate the challenges of this unfamiliar land while solidifying their friendship and camaraderie. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAfrica -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aRadio -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63099
999 _c103923
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