Dave Porter and His Double; Or, The Disapperarance of the Basswood Fortune
by OpenStories
Original author: Edward Stratemeyer
"Dave Porter and His Double; Or, The Disappearance of the Basswood Fortune" by Edward Stratemeyer is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story continues the adventures of Dave Porter, a young man who has graduated from school and is now studying civil engineering. As the narrative unfolds, Dave becomes entangled in unusual events that lead him to confront the challenges posed by a mysterious doppelgänger and the intriguing disappearance of a family fortune. At the start of the book, Dave Porter is excited to enjoy a sleigh ride with friends, including his sister Laura and their companions. However, things take a turn when he receives a perplexing letter regarding shoes he did not purchase, hinting at a case of mistaken identity that unravels as they embark on their outing. The plot quickly escalates as Dave learns that someone resembling him is using his name to conduct shady dealings, prompting a series of adventurous encounters, including a thrilling chase and an unexpected confrontation with Ward Porton, the individual responsible for the impersonation. This exciting beginning sets the stage for a tale filled with mystery, identity crises, and the quest for justice.
Dave Porter and His Double; Or, The Disapperarance of the Basswood Fortune, by Edward Stratemeyer. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #30394.
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31 Chapters
- 1.Preface572 words
- 2.Chapter I: Off for a Sleigh-Ride2,484 words
- 3.Chapter II: Something of the Past1,872 words
- 4.Chapter III: The Team That Ran Away2,002 words
- 5.Chapter IV: Ward Porton Again2,002 words
- 6.Chapter V: What Asa Dickley Had to Say2,259 words
- 7.Chapter VI: More Trouble1,947 words
- 8.Chapter VII: Face to Face1,838 words
- 9.Chapter VIII: The Basswood Fortune2,115 words
- 10.Chapter IX: Something About Miniatures2,128 words
- 11.Chapter X: The Big Sleighing-Party2,254 words
- 12.Chapter XI: Held by the Blizzard1,918 words
- 13.Chapter XII: Tim Crapsey's Plot2,073 words
- 14.Chapter XIII: What Washington Bones Had to Tell1,811 words
- 15.Chapter XIV: Movements of the Enemy2,032 words
- 16.Chapter XV: The Return to Crumville1,949 words
- 17.Chapter XVI: How the Miniatures Disappeared2,025 words
- 18.Chapter XVII: A Vain Search1,978 words
- 19.Chapter XVIII: The CIVIL Engineering Examination1,715 words
- 20.Chapter XIX: Off for Texas1,838 words
- 21.Chapter XX: In New York City1,904 words
- 22.Chapter XXI: Dave in Washington1,936 words
- 23.Chapter XXII: In Texas at Last1,937 words
- 24.Chapter XXIII: At the Engineering Camp1,814 words
- 25.Chapter XXIV: A Midnight Alarm1,997 words
- 26.Chapter XXV: The Mexican Raiders1,942 words
- 27.Chapter XXVI: The Chase on the Bridge1,966 words
- 28.Chapter XXVII: Across the Rio Grande1,939 words
- 29.Chapter XXVIII: A Strange Discovery1,792 words
- 30.Chapter XXIX: The Capture1,848 words
- 31.Chapter XXX: The Fortune Recovered--Conclusion1,704 words