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In Far Bolivia: A Story of a Strange Wild LandGordon Stables

In Far Bolivia: A Story of a Strange Wild Land

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Original author: Gordon Stables

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"In Far Bolivia: A Story of a Strange Wild Land" by Dr. Gordon Stables is a fictional adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the remote wilds of Bolivia, featuring characters like young Roland and Peggy, who embark on daring escapades filled with danger and discovery. Set against a richly depicted backdrop of the Amazon jungle, the narrative explores themes of bravery, the beauty of nature, and the clash between civilization and the unknown." "At the start of this tale, readers are introduced to the vibrant setting of the Amazon River and its surrounding forests. We meet the cheerful, hardworking duo of Jake Solomons and Burly Bill at a sawmill, who are soon joined by young Roland and Peggy. Their lively breakfast gathering is interrupted by echoes of the wild, setting the stage for their ensuing adventures. As they embark on expeditions through the lush, beautiful, yet perilous landscapes, the characters encounter feisty wildlife, experience the camaraderie of friendship, and find themselves facing unexpected challenges, such as getting lost and the lurking dangers of predatory animals. This opening portion establishes an enticing premise for an action-packed story about adventure and exploration in the heart of a 'strange wild land.'"

In Far Bolivia: A Story of a Strange Wild Land, by Gordon Stables. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #39728.

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30 Chapters

  1. 1.Preface418 words
  2. 2.Chapter I: On the Banks of the Great Amazon2,905 words
  3. 3.Chapter II: Strange Adventures in the Forest--Lost!2,413 words
  4. 4.Chapter III: Burnley Hall, Old and New2,839 words
  5. 5.Chapter IV: Away Down the River2,697 words
  6. 6.Chapter V: A Day in the Forest Wilds2,310 words
  7. 7.Chapter VI: "not One Single Drop of Blood Shed"1,901 words
  8. 8.Chapter VII: "a Cold Hand Seemed to Clutch Her Heart"753 words
  9. 9.Chapter VIII: Fiercely and Wildly Both Sides Fought2,297 words
  10. 10.Chapter IX: That Tree in the Forest Glade2,325 words
  11. 11.Chapter X: Benee Makes a Strange Discovery2,197 words
  12. 12.Chapter XI: All Alone in the Wilderness2,512 words
  13. 13.Chapter XII: Benee Entrenched--Savage Revels in the Forest1,884 words
  14. 14.Chapter XIII: The March to the Loveless Land2,283 words
  15. 15.Chapter XIV: The Home of the Cannibal--Benee's Romance2,165 words
  1. 16.Chapter XV: Shooks-Gee's Story--A Cannibal Queen2,485 words
  2. 17.Chapter XVI: On the Banks of a Beautiful River2,156 words
  3. 18.Chapter XVII: Bill and His Boats1,477 words
  4. 19.Chapter XVIII: As If Struck by a Dum-Dum Bullet2,378 words
  5. 20.Chapter XIX: Struggling Onwards Up-Stream2,408 words
  6. 21.Chapter XX: The Pagan Paynees Were Thirsting for Blood2,388 words
  7. 22.Chapter XXI: The Forest Is Sheeted in Flames2,190 words
  8. 23.Chapter XXII: Evenings by the Camp Fire2,185 words
  9. 24.Chapter XXIII: A Marvellous Lake in a Marvellous Land--La Paz2,376 words
  10. 25.Chapter XXIV: Benee's Story--The Young Cannibal Queen2,089 words
  11. 26.Chapter XXV: Benee's Mother to the Front2,203 words
  12. 27.Chapter XXVI: The Pale-Face Queen Has Fled1,448 words
  13. 28.Chapter XXVII: The Fight at the Fort1,618 words
  14. 29.Chapter XXVIII: The Dream and the Terror!1,461 words
  15. 30.Chapter XXIX: Eastward Ho! for Merrie England1,666 words