
LOST IN THE WILDS OF BRAZIL
CHAPTER I A Startling Discovery
CHAPTER II Firebugs at Work!
CHAPTER III Valuable Information
CHAPTER IV The Treacherous Crook
CHAPTER V A Worth-while Offer
CHAPTER VI Off for the Wilds of Brazil
CHAPTER VII New York—And On
CHAPTER VIII The Beginning of Trouble
CHAPTER IX A Daring Rescue
In a small Washington, D.C., suburb, two high‑school seniors—Bob, the strong‑hearted football star, and Joe, the quietly brave explorer—spend their free time wandering woods and cataloguing the creatures they find. Their fathers, respected naturalists, have spent a lifetime gathering rare specimens for museums, and the boys have grown up hearing stories of distant lands and daring quests. When a sudden invitation arrives for an expedition into the heart of the Amazon, the duo’s imagination ignites, and they picture themselves stepping into a world of towering trees, hidden waterfalls, and creatures never before seen.
The promise of the Brazilian jungle brings a mix of scientific curiosity and youthful daring, setting the stage for a journey that will test their resolve and friendship. As they prepare to leave familiar streets for uncharted riverbanks, the narrative blends vivid descriptions of the rainforest’s mysteries with the boys’ eager anticipation. Listeners will be drawn into the early stages of an adventure where every rustle in the canopy hints at discoveries waiting just beyond sight.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (238K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Jul 20, 2013
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

Known for fast-moving adventure stories for younger readers, this early 20th-century writer sent his characters into jungles, mountains, and dangerous corners of the world. His books still have the brisk, cliffhanger energy of classic boys' adventure fiction.
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