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Sinclair's luckPercy F. Westerman

Sinclair's luck

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Original author: Percy F. Westerman

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"Sinclair's Luck: A Story of Adventure in East Africa" by Percy F. Westerman is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows two friends, Colin Sinclair and Tiny Desmond, as they embark on an adventurous journey to East Africa, dealing with personal challenges and threats in their new environment. Readers can expect a thrilling blend of friendship, exploration, and survival as they navigate the unknowns of a continent rife with danger and excitement." "At the start of the story, the two protagonists, Colin and Tiny, are preparing for the summer term at Stockmere School, with Colin facing the impending reality of leaving due to financial difficulties at home. The narrative introduces their school life and their close friendship, showcasing their conversations and camaraderie. As the tale unfolds, it sets the stage for their transition from school to a thrilling adventure in East Africa, hinting at significant trials ahead, including a serious cough afflicting Tiny, which foreshadows future complications, and the mention of their journeys to come, which promises excitement and danger as they travel to Kilembonga."

Sinclair's luck, by Percy F. Westerman. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #72673.

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35 Chapters

  1. 1.Front Matter762 words
  2. 2.Chapter I: The Two Chums1,694 words
  3. 3.Chapter II: "meeting the Case"1,159 words
  4. 4.Chapter III: Farewell846 words
  5. 5.Chapter IV: "regardless of the Risk"2,201 words
  6. 6.Chapter V: In the Ditch--And Out1,388 words
  7. 7.Chapter VI: Van Der Wyck's Gift925 words
  8. 8.Chapter VII: Detained at Cape Town863 words
  9. 9.Chapter VIII: Held Up1,294 words
  10. 10.Chapter IX: Robbery Under Arms880 words
  11. 11.Chapter X: The Mountain Track1,557 words
  12. 12.Chapter XI: At the Edge of the Chasm996 words
  13. 13.Chapter XII: Beset by Lions1,525 words
  14. 14.Chapter XIII: The Morning After949 words
  15. 15.Chapter XIV: By Virtue of the Talisman1,291 words
  16. 16.Chapter XV: At Kilembonga1,101 words
  17. 17.Chapter XVI: Sibenga's Envoys1,643 words
  18. 18.Chapter XVII: The Plague of Locusts1,588 words
  1. 19.Chapter XVIII: The Ambush1,418 words
  2. 20.Chapter XIX: Hotly Pursued1,180 words
  3. 21.Chapter XX: Nipped in the Bud1,501 words
  4. 22.Chapter XXI: The Other Van Der Wyck1,208 words
  5. 23.Chapter XXII: Palaver1,301 words
  6. 24.Chapter XXIII: The Bull Elephant1,592 words
  7. 25.Chapter XXIV: A Lucky Shot1,176 words
  8. 26.Chapter XXV: Missing1,124 words
  9. 27.Chapter XXVI: A Doubtful Clue1,340 words
  10. 28.Chapter XXVII: The Raving of the Witch-Doctor1,916 words
  11. 29.Chapter XXVIII: Kidnapped1,133 words
  12. 30.Chapter XXIX: In the Hands of the Makoh'lenga1,631 words
  13. 31.Chapter XXX: To What End?1,419 words
  14. 32.Chapter XXXI: The Golden Image1,593 words
  15. 33.Chapter XXXII: At the Fatal Moment1,143 words
  16. 34.Chapter XXXIII: Where the Gold Went696 words
  17. 35.Chapter XXXIV: Explanations and Surprises1,735 words