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100	1		_aOptic, Oliver, _d1822-1897
245	1	0	_aAcross India; Or, Live Boys in the Far East
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-04-04
508			_aProduced by Robert Shimmin, Rudy Ketterer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520			_a"Across India; Or, Live Boys in the Far East" by Oliver Optic is a historical narrative and adventure tale written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a group of young heroes, including the millionaire Louis Belgrave and his friend Felix McGavonty, as they embark on a voyage aboard the steam-yacht Guardian-Mother. The book highlights their explorations and experiences in India, rich with cultural encounters and adventures as they tackle various challenges. At the start of the narrative, the crew of the Guardian-Mother prepares for their journey by discussing nautical terms and measurements, which sets a tone of education and camaraderie among the young characters. The narrative quickly shifts to a dramatic turn when a sudden storm strikes, leading to a wreck in the Arabian Sea. The captain and crew, including young Louis and Felix, demonstrate bravery and quick thinking as they attempt a daring rescue of individuals clinging to a capsizing vessel. This thrilling beginning establishes a foundation for themes of friendship, courage, and the excitement of travel, suggesting that readers can expect both action and enlightenment throughout the tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aIndia -- Juvenile literature
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15540
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