Dick Hamilton's Touring Car; Or, A Young Millionaire's Race For A Fortune
by OpenStories
Original author: Howard Roger Garis
"Dick Hamilton's Touring Car; Or, A Young Millionaire's Race For A Fortune" by Howard R. Garis is a fictional novel likely written in the early 20th century. This book is part of the Dick Hamilton series and follows the adventures of the young millionaire, Dick Hamilton, as he embarks on a summer road trip in a new touring car he receives as a reward for his academic excellence. The plot hints at thrilling encounters and challenges, including interactions with a cast of characters such as Dick's unyielding Uncle Ezra and a man named Frank Wardell, who is struggling with recent financial ruin. At the start of this story, we meet Dick Hamilton, who discovers he is receiving a new touring car from his father. Excited about the upcoming summer vacation, Dick is keen to travel with his friends Paul and Innis. Their adventure begins with a chance encounter with a distressed man on the railroad tracks, setting off a chain of events that intertwines their lives with Wardell's. As the narrative progresses, Dick learns of the challenges Wardell faces due to his Uncle Ezra’s unscrupulous business dealings, which adds a layer of complexity and urgency to Dick's plans. This opening sets up an engaging premise about friendship, adventure, and moral dilemmas, promising readers an entertaining journey.
Dick Hamilton's Touring Car; Or, A Young Millionaire's Race For A Fortune, by Howard Roger Garis. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #53406.
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35 Chapters
- 1.Preface: My Dear Boys378 words
- 2.Chapter I: Queer Actions2,137 words
- 3.Chapter II: Uncle Ezra1,967 words
- 4.Chapter III: Good News1,601 words
- 5.Chapter IV: To the Auto Show2,532 words
- 6.Chapter V: The Big Car1,406 words
- 7.Chapter VI: The Ruined Millionaire1,628 words
- 8.Chapter VII: On the Road1,528 words
- 9.Chapter VIII: Uncle Ezra Laughs1,939 words
- 10.Chapter IX: Dick Makes Plans1,536 words
- 11.Chapter X: Mr. Wardell's Confession1,744 words
- 12.Chapter XI: Off on the Trip1,561 words
- 13.Chapter XII: Uncle Ezra Plots1,959 words
- 14.Chapter XIII: The Hand in the Dark1,883 words
- 15.Chapter XIV: A Blocked Road1,359 words
- 16.Chapter XV: Puzzled1,582 words
- 17.Chapter XVI: The Lame Man1,829 words
- 18.Chapter XVII: Giving Him a Lift1,118 words
- 19.Chapter XVIII: A Disappearance1,086 words
- 20.Chapter XIX: A Simple Trick1,581 words
- 21.Chapter XX: Down Hill1,888 words
- 22.Chapter XXI: Marooned1,018 words
- 23.Chapter XXII: An Engineering Problem1,538 words
- 24.Chapter XXIII: Off Again1,275 words
- 25.Chapter XXIV: A Night Encounter1,472 words
- 26.Chapter XXV: Into the Loneliness1,841 words
- 27.Chapter XXVI: Bad News1,830 words
- 28.Chapter XXVII: The Man in the Desert1,038 words
- 29.Chapter XXVIII: Important Information2,260 words
- 30.Chapter XXIX: On to 'frisco1,614 words
- 31.Chapter XXX: Pursued1,561 words
- 32.Chapter XXXI: A Breakdown1,598 words
- 33.Chapter XXXII: The Race1,091 words
- 34.Chapter XXXIII: Just in Time1,179 words
- 35.Chapter XXXIV: The Fortune Saved1,422 words