The Rover Boys on Treasure Isle; or, The Strange Cruise of the Steam Yacht
by OpenStories
Original author: Edward Stratemeyer
"The Rover Boys on Treasure Isle; or, The Strange Cruise of the Steam Yacht" by Arthur M. Winfield is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers on three brothers—Tom, Dick, and Sam Rover—who are transitioning from their military academy days at Putnam Hall to the adventures that await them during their summer vacation. The plot unfolds as they embark on a cruise aboard a steam yacht in search of a legendary treasure hidden on an elusive island, accompanied by friends and family, and with various escapades awaiting them. The opening of the book depicts the Rover boys as they return home from school, filled with excitement and curiosity about their summer plans. As they reunite with their father, concerns arise when they learn he has gone missing after hinting at an important secret concerning their vacation. The trio, eager for adventure, discusses potential plans, fueling their enthusiasm for a trip that promises fun and possible danger. As they navigate through their returning home and the mystery of their father's whereabouts, the stage is set for their treasure-seeking exploits ahead, including encounters with shady characters from their past. The reader is invited to join them on this thrilling journey that is sure to be filled with adventure and intrigue.
The Rover Boys on Treasure Isle; or, The Strange Cruise of the Steam Yacht, by Edward Stratemeyer. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #22547.
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31 Chapters
- 1.Introduction469 words
- 2.Chapter I: Bound for Home1,809 words
- 3.Chapter II: An Important Telegram1,342 words
- 4.Chapter III: Fun on the Farm1,817 words
- 5.Chapter IV: A Midnight Search1,949 words
- 6.Chapter V: At the Old MILL1,902 words
- 7.Chapter VI: The Story of a Treasure2,045 words
- 8.Chapter VII: In Which Something Is Missing1,850 words
- 9.Chapter VIII: The Rover Boys in New York1,742 words
- 10.Chapter IX: A Chase on the Bowery1,842 words
- 11.Chapter X: Dick Becomes a Prisoner1,843 words
- 12.Chapter XI: Aboard the Steam Yacht1,983 words
- 13.Chapter XII: Something About Firecrackers1,623 words
- 14.Chapter XIII: A Wild Automobile Ride1,827 words
- 15.Chapter XIV: What a Roman Candle DID1,967 words
- 16.Chapter XV: The Sailing of the Steam Yacht1,886 words
- 17.Chapter XVI: A Row on Shipboard1,820 words
- 18.Chapter XVII: A Mishap in the Fog1,895 words
- 19.Chapter XVIII: The New Deck Hand1,926 words
- 20.Chapter XIX: Treasure Isle at Last1,945 words
- 21.Chapter XX: The Boys Make a Discovery1,649 words
- 22.Chapter XXI: Scaring Off the Enemy1,731 words
- 23.Chapter XXII: Prisoners in the Forest1,762 words
- 24.Chapter XXIII: What Wingate Had to Tell1,479 words
- 25.Chapter XXIV: A Missing Landmark1,449 words
- 26.Chapter XXV: The Trail Through the Jungle1,230 words
- 27.Chapter XXVI: A Dismaying Discovery1,507 words
- 28.Chapter XXVII: What Happened on the Steam Yacht1,365 words
- 29.Chapter XXVIII: A New Move of the Enemy1,417 words
- 30.Chapter XXIX: The Hunt for the Treasure1,879 words
- 31.Chapter XXX: Homeward Bound--Conclusion4,608 words