The moving picture boys at Panama : or, Stirring adventures along the great canal

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The moving picture boys at Panama : or, Stirring adventures along the great canal

by Victor Appleton

EN·~4 hours·25 chapters

Chapters

25 total

CHAPTER I

9:43

CHAPTER II

11:37

CHAPTER III

8:38

CHAPTER IV

10:15

CHAPTER V

10:14

CHAPTER VI

11:01

CHAPTER VII

9:03

CHAPTER VIII

11:39

CHAPTER IX

8:36

CHAPTER X

12:11

Description

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.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (232K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Janet Kegg and PG Distributed Proofreaders

Release date

Jan 1, 2004

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Victor Appleton

Victor Appleton

Best known as the name on the classic Tom Swift adventures, this "author" was actually a shared pen name used for fast-moving stories of invention, travel, and danger. The books helped shape generations of young adventure and science-fiction readers.

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