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THE SUBMARINE BOYS ON-DUTY
VICTOR G. DURHAM
CONTENTS
CHAPTER I - TWO BOYS WHO PLANNED TO BECOME GREAT
CHAPTER II - THE FIGHTING CHANCE
CHAPTER III - JOSH OWEN STARTS TROUBLE
CHAPTER IV - THE TRICK OF THE FLASHLIGHT
CHAPTER V - ONE MAN'S DUMFOUNDED FACE
CHAPTER VI - ALONG THE TRAIL OF TROUBLE
CHAPTER VII - WHEN THIEVES FALL OUT
Two eager teenagers arrive in the sleepy town of Dunhaven, their pockets empty but their ambitions soaring. Jack and Hal, armed with a camera and a restless curiosity, quickly learn that the town’s newest obsession is a daring new warship—a submarine torpedo boat the locals call “Pollard’s Folly.” Their fascination with the mysterious craft pulls them into a world of secretive engineers, whispered rumors, and the promise of adventure beyond the ordinary.
As the boys delve deeper, they discover that the submarine isn’t just a marvel of technology; it’s a test of courage, ingenuity, and loyalty. Their youthful determination leads them into the boatyard, where they encounter challenges that push their nerves and friendship to the limit. The early chapters set the stage for a thrilling maritime saga, blending the excitement of early 20th‑century innovation with the timeless spirit of daring youths seeking their place in a rapidly changing world.
Full title
The Submarine Boys on Duty Life on a Diving Torpedo Boat Life on a Diving Torpedo Boat
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (270K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Nov 12, 2005
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
A mysterious early 20th-century name behind fast-moving boys' adventure stories, this author is best known for the popular Submarine Boys series. The books blend youthful heroics, naval technology, and patriotic excitement from the dawn of the submarine age.
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