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050 4 _aPZ
100 1 _aSmith, Ruel Perley,
_d1869-1937
245 1 4 _aThe Rival Campers Afloat; or, The Prize Yacht Viking
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-08-20
508 _aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson, Rod Crawford, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Rival Campers Afloat; or, The Prize Yacht Viking" by Ruel Perley Smith is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows two young boys, Jack Harvey and Henry Burns, who are sailing aboard a yacht named the Viking as they embark on adventures that unfold during their summer. Themes of friendship, excitement, and the challenges of sailing permeate the narrative, as the boys navigate both the waters and the complexities introduced by other characters. The opening of the book sets a picturesque scene on the Samoset River, illustrating the lively atmosphere of the waterway filled with various vessels and youthful energy. Jack and Henry are introduced as they operate their newly acquired yacht, the Viking, showcasing their enthusiasm and hints at their past experiences and adventures with the old boat, the Surprise. As they cruise down the river, they encounter a mysterious stranger, Charles Carleton, who unexpectedly joins them, leading to intrigue and foreshadowing the challenges that lie ahead. With a mix of sailing knowledge and youthful bravado, the boys’ narrative begins with promises of adventure and competition, setting the tone for the ensuing saga. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSea stories
653 _aBoats and boating -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aGowing, Louis D.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40547
999 _c81386
_d81386