
CHAPTER I. THE RESCUE.
CHAPTER II. MR. LEEDS TELLS A STORY.
CHAPTER III. SLIM AND SLATS.
CHAPTER IV. BOB "LEARNS HOW TO RIDE."
CHAPTER V. A SIDEWINDER.
CHAPTER VI. BOB CAPTURED.
CHAPTER VII. BOB MAKES A CONVERT.
CHAPTER VIII. THE RAID.
CHAPTER IX. SUSPICIONS.
CHAPTER X. ON WATCH.
In this breezy adventure, the Lakewood brothers, Bob and Jack, spend a storm‑y afternoon on a quiet lake, determined to outwit a wily pickerel. Their fishing contest quickly turns into a test of skill when a massive fish fights for its life among lily pads, giving the boys a thrilling bout of strength and patience. As they finally secure the prize, a sudden rumble signals that something unexpected is about to happen.
The brothers scramble to launch their modest boat, powered by a silent electric motor that whirs to life just as the sky unleashes heavy rain and fierce thunder. With visibility reduced to a few feet, Jack pilots by instinct while Bob wrestles the controls, pushing the craft to its limits against wind‑driven waves. Their quick thinking and teamwork hint at a larger quest that will test courage, ingenuity, and the bond between the two brothers.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (283K characters)
Release date
2024-07-23
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1873–1950
Best known for brisk adventure stories for young readers, this early-20th-century American writer mixed outdoor action with science, invention, and travel. His books often follow capable boys from Maine into forests, rivers, and far-flung expeditions.
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