The Bungalow Boys in the Great Northwest
by OpenStories
Original author: John Henry Goldfrap
"The Bungalow Boys in the Great Northwest" by John Henry Goldfrap is a novel written in the early 20th century. This adventure follows the escapades of two brothers, Tom and Jack Dacre, as they embark on a journey from their serene life in Maine to the great, untamed wilderness of Washington State. The story is filled with excitement and danger as the boys encounter new challenges, including the notorious Bully Banjo and his illegal activities. At the start of the narrative, Mr. Chisholm Dacre, the boys' uncle, receives a letter proposing a visit to Washington to explore investment opportunities in timber and fruit country. As their uncle suggests an upcoming trip, Tom and Jack express their growing feelings of restlessness from their once-exciting home. The opening chapters introduce a vibrant cast of characters, including their humorous neighbor, Mrs. Bijur, and hint at upcoming adventures involving the professor's dangerous experiments. The boys' lives soon intertwine with the criminal elements in the region, leading them to confront exciting and perilous situations that lie ahead.
The Bungalow Boys in the Great Northwest, by John Henry Goldfrap. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #45262.
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24 Chapters
- 1.Chapter I: In the Valley2,208 words
- 2.Chapter II: A “blow-Up.”1,581 words
- 3.Chapter III: An Involuntary Hay-Ride1,269 words
- 4.Chapter IV: Bully Banjo’s Schooner1,957 words
- 5.Chapter V: A Night of Mystery2,262 words
- 6.Chapter VI: Mr. Dacre Sustains an Accident1,764 words
- 7.Chapter VII: The Tall Chinaman1,995 words
- 8.Chapter VIII: In the Grip of Simon Lake1,712 words
- 9.Chapter IX: Fast in the Toils2,577 words
- 10.Chapter X: In Dire Straits2,257 words
- 11.Chapter XI: A Leap for Life and Freedom1,747 words
- 12.Chapter XII: Sam Hartley Turns Up2,472 words
- 13.Chapter XIII: A Note of Warning2,422 words
- 14.Chapter XIV: At the Chillingworth Ranch1,772 words
- 15.Chapter XV: “steamer, Ahoy!”1,724 words
- 16.Chapter XVI: An Attempt at Foul Play2,334 words
- 17.Chapter XVII: A Strange Encounter2,371 words
- 18.Chapter XVIII: The Island1,614 words
- 19.Chapter XIX: The Rocking Stone2,284 words
- 20.Chapter XX: Buried Alive2,473 words
- 21.Chapter XXI: Mr. Chillingworth Fires—and Misses2,201 words
- 22.Chapter XXII: Mutiny1,671 words
- 23.Chapter XXIII: Hemmed in by Flames2,007 words
- 24.Chapter XXIV: The Round-Up.—conclusion4,470 words