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 Edward Stratemeyer is a novel intended for young readers, written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the adventures of three brothers—Tom, Dick, and Sam Rover—as they embark on a thrilling treasure hunt during their summer vacation. This installment represents the thirteenth volume in a series that chronicles the boys’ exploits following their graduation from Putnam Hall Military Academy. At the start of the story, the Rover boys are returning home after completing their education at Putnam Hall. They are eager to learn about their summer plans, especially since their father has hinted at an exciting trip. The opening introduces their concern when they discover that their father, Anderson Rover, is missing upon their arrival home. After receiving a telegram from him, the brothers learn he has been following a mysterious man, which hints at future adventures. As they settle back in on the family farm, they become embroiled in local mischief and the emerging quest for a hidden treasure that could lead them on an unforgettable cruise.
The Rover Boys on Treasure Isle; Or, The Strange Cruise of the Steam Yacht, by Edward Stratemeyer. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #15723.
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31 Chapters
- 1.Introduction438 words
- 2.Chapter I: Bound for Home1,812 words
- 3.Chapter II: An Important Telegram1,354 words
- 4.Chapter III: Fun on the Farm1,835 words
- 5.Chapter IV: A Midnight Search1,956 words
- 6.Chapter V: At the Old MILL1,910 words
- 7.Chapter VI: The Story of a Treasure2,048 words
- 8.Chapter VII: In Which Something Is Missing1,853 words
- 9.Chapter VIII: The Rover Boys in New York1,764 words
- 10.Chapter IX: A Chase on the Bowery1,845 words
- 11.Chapter X: Dick Becomes a Prisoner1,845 words
- 12.Chapter XI: Aboard the Steam Yacht1,993 words
- 13.Chapter XII: Something About Firecrackers1,652 words
- 14.Chapter XIII: A Wild Automobile Ride1,836 words
- 15.Chapter XIV: What a Roman Candle DID1,970 words
- 16.Chapter XV: The Sailing of the Steam Yacht1,894 words
- 17.Chapter XVI: A Row on Shipboard1,823 words
- 18.Chapter XVII: A Mishap in the Fog1,901 words
- 19.Chapter XVIII: The New Deck Hand1,928 words
- 20.Chapter XIX: Treasure Isle at Last1,952 words
- 21.Chapter XX: The Boys Make a Discovery1,653 words
- 22.Chapter XXI: Scaring Off the Enemy1,738 words
- 23.Chapter XXII: Prisoners in the Forest1,763 words
- 24.Chapter XXIII: What Wingate Had to Tell1,483 words
- 25.Chapter XXIV: A Missing Landmark1,447 words
- 26.Chapter XXV: The Trail Through the Jungle1,232 words
- 27.Chapter XXVI: A Dismaying Discovery1,509 words
- 28.Chapter XXVII: What Happened on the Steam Yacht1,367 words
- 29.Chapter XXVIII: A New Move of the Enemy1,418 words
- 30.Chapter XXIX: The Hunt for the Treasure1,880 words
- 31.Chapter XXX: Homeward Bound--Conclusion2,562 words