The Bungalow Boys on the Great Lakes

audiobook

The Bungalow Boys on the Great Lakes

by John Henry Goldfrap

EN·~4 hours

Chapters

Description

Two brothers, Tom and Jack Dacre, set out on their sturdy motor‑boat, the Sea Ranger, to explore the restless waters of Lake Huron. As dark clouds gather and the lake turns a leaden gray, the pair must decide whether to press on or turn back, weighing the ship’s reliability against the looming storm. Their conversation reveals a history of daring voyages—from tropical maroonings to treasure hunts—hinting at the resourcefulness that has kept them afloat so far.

Aboard, the crew includes the eccentric Professor Podsnap and the quick‑witted Sandy, whose comic mishap with an ink bottle adds levity amid the growing turbulence. Their banter and good‑natured ribbing showcase a tight‑knit group that faces danger with humor and skill. Listeners will be drawn into the brothers’ mix of nautical competence, adventurous spirit, and lighthearted camaraderie as the first act of their Great Lakes odyssey unfolds.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (246K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

United States: Hurst & Company, 1912.

Credits

Al Haines

Release date

2022-04-21

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

John Henry Goldfrap

John Henry Goldfrap

1879–1917

Best known for fast-paced boys' adventure series about aviators, scouts, and wireless operators, this prolific writer helped shape early 20th-century popular fiction. He also worked as a journalist and used several pen names, leaving behind a surprisingly varied career in a short life.

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