Motor Matt Makes Good; or, Another Victory For the Motor Boys
by OpenStories
Original author: Stanley R. Matthews
"Motor Matt Makes Good; or, Another Victory for the Motor Boys" by Matthews is a thrilling adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The book follows Motor Matt, also known as Matt King, along with his friends Dick Ferral and Carl Pretzel, as they navigate dangers both above and below the water aboard their submarine, the "Grampus". The story is set against a backdrop of maritime intrigue involving enemies known as the Sons of the Rising Sun and promises action-packed scenarios involving both mischief and warfare. At the start of the narrative, the trio is aboard the "Grampus" off the Chilian coast, engrossed in the mysteries of the dark sea when they encounter a strange, glowing object underwater. As they investigate, Matt expresses concern about their enemies who may still be pursuing them. The situation escalates when Matt is unexpectedly attacked, hurled into the ocean, and manages to survive by clinging to a torpedo. As the story progresses, it is revealed that the Sons of the Rising Sun have stolen a submarine of their own, intensifying the conflict and setting the stage for future confrontations between Matt and his friends and the cunning foes that threaten their mission. The opening chapters establish an atmosphere of suspense and excitement that is characteristic of the series.
Motor Matt Makes Good; or, Another Victory For the Motor Boys, by Stanley R. Matthews. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #50080.
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16 Chapters
- 1.Chapter I: Off the Chilian Coast1,883 words
- 2.Chapter II: Hurled Into the Sea1,545 words
- 3.Chapter III: Saved by a Torpedo1,678 words
- 4.Chapter IV: Weighing the Evidence1,817 words
- 5.Chapter V: A Surprising Situation1,775 words
- 6.Chapter VI: Another Attack1,478 words
- 7.Chapter VII: A Bad Half Hour1,757 words
- 8.Chapter VIII: Chasing a Torpedo1,577 words
- 9.Chapter IX: Northward Bound1,701 words
- 10.Chapter X: A Halt for Repairs1,721 words
- 11.Chapter XI: Dick Makes a Discovery1,568 words
- 12.Chapter XII: A Wary Foe1,760 words
- 13.Chapter XIII: Pluck That Wins1,697 words
- 14.Chapter XIV: A Little Work on the Inside1,544 words
- 15.Chapter XV: A Star Performance1,613 words
- 16.Conclusion6,118 words