| Author |
Senarens, Luis, 1863-1939 |
| Title |
Frank Reade, Jr., With His New Steam Man in Central America
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| Series Title |
Frank Reade library, no. 3, vol. 1.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 85.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
David Edwards, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Northern Illinois University Digital Library)
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| Summary |
"Frank Reade, Jr., With His New Steam Man in Central America" by Luis Senarens is a thrilling adventure novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story follows Frank Reade, Jr., a young inventor known for creating remarkable steam-powered machines, particularly his creation, the Steam Man. With his faithful companions, he embarks on a daring journey to Central America to rescue his friend Tony Buckden, who has gone missing in the jungles of Yucatan amidst tales of ancient ruins filled with treasure. The opening of the narrative introduces Frank Reade, Jr., as he learns about his friend's impending dangers and a substantial reward for Tony's rescue, which stirs Frank’s adventurous spirit. The story swiftly transitions from Frank’s domestic life to the urgency of the rescue mission when he reads a cable from his friend and receives a letter detailing a hidden city filled with riches guarded by monstrous snakes. Accompanied by his loyal aides, Barney and Pomp, Frank prepares for the perilous expedition, showcasing the strengths of the Steam Man while hinting at the formidable challenges they will face in the wild jungles and the mysterious ancient city of Mazendla. This captivating blend of adventure, invention, and suspense holds promise for readers drawn to tales of exploration and heroism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Science fiction
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| Subject |
Inventors -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Dime novels
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66206 |
| Release Date |
Sep 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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