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CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VIII
CHAPTER IX
CHAPTER X
Two energetic friends spend their summer near the bustling banks of the great canal, swapping jokes about missed letters and the latest moving‑picture reels while cruising around on a gleaming motorbike they’ve just acquired. Their days are filled with the hum of engines, the rustle of the river valley, and the promise of new adventures as they wait impatiently for news from home. The boys’ easy camaraderie and love of technology set the stage for a story that captures the excitement of early twentieth‑century life.
When a spirited horse bolts, dragging a precarious buggy toward disaster, the pair’s quick reflexes turn a near‑catastrophe into a thrilling chase. Their daring response hints at the bold, resourceful spirit that will carry them through the canal’s hidden dangers and surprising encounters. Listeners will be swept up in the lively blend of youthful bravado, historic backdrop, and the promise of more daring exploits to come.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (232K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Janet Kegg and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Release date
2004-01-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

Best known as the name behind the original Tom Swift adventures, this byline belongs to one of the classic house pseudonyms of American children’s fiction. It became shorthand for fast-moving stories full of gadgets, experiments, and bright ideas.
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