
BY - ROSS KAY
Preface
THE GO AHEAD BOYS AND THE RACING MOTOR-BOAT
CHAPTER I - THE START
CHAPTER II - ON THE WAY
CHAPTER III - JOHN DISAPPEARS
CHAPTER IV - THE LOST IS FOUND
CHAPTER V - THE MISSING BAG
CHAPTER VI - IN THE TAVERN
CHAPTER VII - AN UNWELCOME PARTY
Four close‑knit friends, known as the Go Ahead boys, have spent every summer chasing thrills—from haunted houses to island mysteries. This time their sights are set on the Hudson River, where Fred’s sleek motor‑boat, the Black Growler, is ready for a daring race that has the whole community watching. The excitement builds as the boys, each with a nickname that captures his personality, line up for the start, their families waving goodbye from the dock.
Fred, the sturdy “Pyg,” pilots the boat while his lanky companion “String” stands tall at the helm, and the quick‑witted “Soc” and affable “Pop” add their own brand of confidence. Their friendship is the engine behind the adventure, turning a simple competition into a test of skill, courage, and teamwork. As the engine roars and the water churns, the boys feel the rush of speed and the weight of expectation.
The story captures the pure, head‑strong spirit of teenage adventure, letting listeners feel the wind, the roar of the motor, and the camaraderie that drives these boys forward. It’s a vivid summer tale that promises more excitement as the race unfolds.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (258K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Charles Keller. HTML version by Al Haines.
Release date
1996-06-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Best known for fast-moving adventure stories for young readers, this early 20th-century writer filled his books with boats, treasure hunts, war reporting, and boys who plunge straight into action. His stories capture the brisk, energetic style that made juvenile series fiction so popular in the 1910s.
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