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100 1 _aSheridan, Frank
245 1 0 _aIn the volcano's mouth; or, A boy against an army
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aBound-to-win library, no. 134.
500 _aRelease date is 2022-05-24
508 _aDemian Katz, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University.)
520 _a"In the Volcano's Mouth; or, A Boy Against an Army" by Frank Sheridan is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book follows the adventurous escapades of a boy named Madcap Max and his father, Maximilian Gordon, as they journey from England to Egypt. Their experiences in Cairo lead Max into thrilling encounters, including a dramatic rescue of a girl and a subsequent adventure filled with danger and mystery in an ancient and exotic setting. The opening portion of the story introduces the characters of Max and his father as they depart on a long voyage, reflecting on their recent family trauma and the challenges awaiting them in Egypt. Max's playful and mischievous nature quickly emerges during their sea journey, showcasing his sense of adventure through pranks and practical jokes. Upon their arrival in Alexandria, Max's boldness is tested when he intervenes in a confrontation involving an Arab girl, leading to a violent encounter that escalates further and results in Max's father's tragic fate. The beginning sets the stage for Max's transformation from a carefree boy into a determined young man facing daunting challenges in a foreign land. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Street & Smith, 1890
653 _aAdventure stories
653 _aDime novels
830 0 _aBound-to-win library, no. 134.
856 4 _uhttps://digital.library.villanova.edu/Item/vudl:686799
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68164
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