The Boy Inventor's Wireless Triumph
by OpenStories
Original author: Richard Bonner
"The Boy Inventor’s Wireless Triumph" by Richard Bonner is a children's adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around two young inventors, Jack Chadwick and his cousin Tom Jesson, as they embark on a thrilling journey fueled by their shared love for science and exploration. Set against the backdrop of wireless technology and adventure in the Gulf of Mexico, the boys are drawn into a mysterious incident involving their father's yacht and a series of perilous challenges. The opening of the book establishes a vibrant setting on Lone Island, where Jack and Tom are experimenting with their wireless station when they receive a cryptic urgent message indicating that someone is in danger. With a sense of excitement and urgency, the boys quickly prepare to set sail on their motor cruiser, the Vagrant, to respond to the call for help. As they rush into action, the narrative hints at their past collaborative experiences in inventing and their strong familial ties, setting the stage for their impending adventure. Jack’s ingenuity and Tom’s engineering skills promise an engaging journey filled with scientific intrigue, danger, and the quest for rescue.
The Boy Inventor's Wireless Triumph, by Richard Bonner. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #53302.
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26 Chapters
- 1.Chapter I: The Wireless at Lone Island1,991 words
- 2.Chapter II: The Mysterious X. Y. Z1,762 words
- 3.Chapter III: The Cipher Code1,229 words
- 4.Chapter IV: A Marine Game of Blind-Man’s Buff1,345 words
- 5.Chapter V: A Shot in the Night1,266 words
- 6.Chapter VI: Ned Bangs’ Story1,962 words
- 7.Chapter VII: The Three Colored Gems2,279 words
- 8.Chapter VIII: On Board “the Tarantula”2,111 words
- 9.Chapter IX: The Chadwick Gas Guns1,430 words
- 10.Chapter X: Drawing a Rascal’s Fangs1,128 words
- 11.Chapter XI: The “flying Road Racer”1,579 words
- 12.Chapter XII: Herrera Is Not Caught Napping1,286 words
- 13.Chapter XIII: A Daring Plan1,227 words
- 14.Chapter XIV: A Message From the Air1,418 words
- 15.Chapter XV: A Dash Aloft1,263 words
- 16.Chapter XVI: Into the Enemy’s Camp1,293 words
- 17.Chapter XVII: “dad!—it’s Jack!”1,244 words
- 18.Chapter XVIII: Hemmed in by Flames1,227 words
- 19.Chapter XIX: “stand by for a Rope!”1,327 words
- 20.Chapter XX: A Rescue by Airship1,651 words
- 21.Chapter XXI: Aloft in the Storm1,169 words
- 22.Chapter XXII: A Voyage of Terror1,485 words
- 23.Chapter XXIII: The Boy Inventors Solve a Problem2,001 words
- 24.Chapter XXIV: An Appeal for Help4,735 words
- 25.Chapter XXV: “it’s Death to Remain Here!”1,901 words
- 26.Chapter XXVI: An Astounding Discovery1,810 words