
audiobook
MOTOR BOAT BOYS DOWN THE DANUBE
The Motorboat Boys Down the Danube - CHAPTER I FOUR CHUMS ABROAD
CHAPTER II THE NEWS OF WAR AT BUDAPEST
CHAPTER III TAKING CHANCES
CHAPTER IV UNDER SUSPICION
CHAPTER V SIGNS OF COMING TROUBLE
CHAPTER VI THE CAMP ON THE RIVER BANK
CHAPTER VII WHEN THE STORM CAME
CHAPTER VIII THE SPORT OF THE ELEMENTS
CHAPTER IX THE HUNGARIAN MOB
Four friends—Jack, George, Buster, and Josh—set off for Europe aboard their trusty motorboat, eager to trade the bustle of New York for the glittering waters of the Danube. Their arrival in Budapest brings them face‑to‑face with the city’s striking bridges, bright skies, and the lively river that seems to promise endless adventure. As they disembark, the boys’ banter reveals a mix of skepticism, optimism, and a shared love of discovery that sets the tone for their journey.
Beyond the scenery, the boys find themselves drawn into the swirling politics of the Balkans, hearing rumors of tensions between Serbia, Austria, and the great powers that loom over the region. Their curiosity turns the holiday into a subtle lesson in history, as each boy brings his own perspective—George’s caution, Buster’s enthusiasm, and Jack’s leadership—to the conversation. With the Danube as their guide, they are poised to encounter both natural challenges and unexpected encounters that will test their friendship and bravery.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (286K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2013-02-25
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

Best known for fast-moving boys' adventure stories, this early 20th-century writer filled his books with boats, camps, and outdoor danger. Writing as Louis Arundel, he created lively series fiction that helped shape a generation of popular juvenile adventure reading.
View all booksby Louis Arundel

by Louis Arundel
by Louis Arundel

by Vinceslas-Eugène Dick

by Philippe Aubert de Gaspé