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Dick Hamilton is the sort of teenager who can turn a simple birthday gift into a grand adventure. When his father lets him choose any automobile, he picks a spacious touring car he christens “The Last Word,” perfect for sleeping, eating and exploring with his best friend Paul. Together they leave the regimented world of Kentfield Military Academy behind, setting their sights on a road trip to San Francisco.
Along the dusty highways and rolling hills, the boys stumble into a series of unexpected challenges. A mysterious stranger in the great salt desert asks for help, while Dick’s miserly Uncle Ezra schemes to undermine his plans. The young millionaire’s quick thinking and daring spirit turn a leisurely drive into a race against time to protect a fortune that isn’t his own. Listeners will enjoy the blend of youthful camaraderie, high‑spirited mishaps, and the thrill of a road‑trip turned heroic quest.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (304K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Edwards, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2016-10-30
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1873–1962
Best known for creating Uncle Wiggily, this prolific American writer helped shape early 20th-century children's reading with cheerful stories, adventure series, and radio work. He wrote for young audiences with a lively, accessible style that kept him popular for decades.
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