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The Rover Boys on the Great Lakes; Or, The Secret of the Island CaveEdward Stratemeyer

The Rover Boys on the Great Lakes; Or, The Secret of the Island Cave

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Original author: Edward Stratemeyer

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"The Rover Boys on the Great Lakes; Or, The Secret of the Island Cave" by Edward Stratemeyer is a children's adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the Rover brothers—Dick, Tom, and Sam—as they embark on a thrilling summer trip across the Great Lakes, facing challenges and old enemies along the way. At the start of the tale, the Rover boys set off on their vacation aboard their yacht, the "Swallow", but soon find themselves caught in a fierce storm on Lake Erie. The storm results in Dick going overboard, leading his brothers Tom and Sam to fear for his life. As they navigate the tempest, they also face the lurking threat of their longtime adversary, Arnold Baxter, who is determined to exact revenge against the Rovers. The opening chapters establish a gripping atmosphere filled with danger and excitement, promising an engaging adventure for readers who enjoy tales of youthful bravery and camaraderie.

The Rover Boys on the Great Lakes; Or, The Secret of the Island Cave, by Edward Stratemeyer. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #6451.

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32 Chapters

  1. 1.Introduction300 words
  2. 2.Introduction131 words
  3. 3.Chapter I: A Storm on Lake Erie1,592 words
  4. 4.Chapter II: The Disappearance of Dick1,715 words
  5. 5.Chapter III: On a Lumber Raft1,581 words
  6. 6.Chapter IV: In the Hands of the Enemy2,089 words
  7. 7.Chapter V: The Sailing of the "peacock."1,563 words
  8. 8.Chapter VI: Hunting for Dick1,480 words
  9. 9.Chapter VII: The Escape of Arnold Baxter1,533 words
  10. 10.Chapter VIII: On the Lake Again1,445 words
  11. 11.Chapter IX: Caught in a Trap1,370 words
  12. 12.Chapter X: The Escape From the Hold1,271 words
  13. 13.Chapter XI: Gaining a Point1,418 words
  14. 14.Chapter XII: A Dinner of Importance1,412 words
  15. 15.Chapter XIII: Prisoners Three1,241 words
  16. 16.Chapter XIV: Dick Makes His Escape1,564 words
  1. 17.Chapter XV: What the Lame Man Knew1,678 words
  2. 18.Chapter XVI: Off for Needle Point Island1,428 words
  3. 19.Chapter XVII: A Cave and a Snake1,660 words
  4. 20.Chapter XVIII: Coffee for Three1,584 words
  5. 21.Chapter XIX: An Astonishing Discovery1,520 words
  6. 22.Chapter XX: Josiah Crabtree's Game1,413 words
  7. 23.Chapter XXI: Tom Brings One Enemy to Terms1,169 words
  8. 24.Chapter XXII: The Secret of the Island Cave1,552 words
  9. 25.Chapter XXIII: The Baxters Are Followed1,554 words
  10. 26.Chapter XXIV: An Encounter in the Dark1,051 words
  11. 27.Chapter XXV: Beaching the "wellington"1,403 words
  12. 28.Chapter XXVI: Crabtree Joins the Baxters1,431 words
  13. 29.Chapter XXVII: How Tom Was Captured1,064 words
  14. 30.Chapter XXVIII: The Baxters Talk It Over,1,213 words
  15. 31.Chapter XXIX: Dora Stanhope Appears1,618 words
  16. 32.Chapter XXX: Home Again--Conclusion1,932 words