The Wolf-Men: A Tale of Amazing Adventure in the Under-World
by OpenStories
Original author: David Franklin Powell
"The Wolf-Men: A Tale of Amazing Adventure in the Under-World" by Frank Powell is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows a group of explorers, including Professor James Mervyn and millionaire adventurer Silas K. Haverly, as they set out on an ambitious expedition to uncover the secrets of the North Pole using a newly constructed submarine. Their journey promises to be filled with extraordinary challenges and discoveries in a fantastical underworld inhabited by unknown creatures and perilous landscapes. The opening of the book introduces readers to the excitement surrounding the expedition's planning. Professor Mervyn shares his theory about a suitable submarine that can navigate the icy depths, convincing Sir William Seymour, another key character, to join in. As Haverly embarks on his trip, he encounters suspicious characters on a train, ultimately discovering a conspiracy to steal the submarine. The stakes rise quickly as he fights against time to warn his comrades before they can launch their polar adventure, setting the stage for an action-packed narrative filled with intrigue and unforeseen dangers.
The Wolf-Men: A Tale of Amazing Adventure in the Under-World, by David Franklin Powell. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #67866.
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36 Chapters
- 1.Prologue: “YOU’LL come, then?”1,231 words
- 2.Chapter I: At the Mercy of Conspirators2,142 words
- 3.Chapter II: How Haverly Foiled the Boat-Stealers2,507 words
- 4.Chapter III: Beyond the Great Barrier3,257 words
- 5.Chapter IV: Trapped!1,891 words
- 6.Chapter V: Over the Cataract’s Brink2,132 words
- 7.Chapter VI: The Land of Eternal Twilight3,058 words
- 8.Chapter VII: A Remarkable Discovery and Its Sequel2,024 words
- 9.Chapter VIII: The Elk-Hunters2,116 words
- 10.Chapter IX: The Disappearance of the Seal2,087 words
- 11.Chapter X: The Coming of the Great Fish-Lizard2,344 words
- 12.Chapter XI: How Hilton Escaped From the Wolf-Men2,422 words
- 13.Chapter XII: “gehari--The Wily One.”2,053 words
- 14.Chapter XIII: The Fate of Mervyn2,566 words
- 15.Chapter XIV: “rahee the Terrible!”2,192 words
- 16.Chapter XV: For a Friend’s Life1,957 words
- 17.Chapter XVI: How Haverly Checked the Stampede2,276 words
- 18.Chapter XVII: A Duel to the Death2,116 words
- 19.Chapter XVIII: The Sinking Pool2,275 words
- 20.Chapter XIX: The Fire Gulf2,282 words
- 21.Chapter XX: The Last of the Ayutis2,359 words
- 22.Chapter XXI: “sunshine!”3,023 words
- 23.Chapter XXII: The Terror of the Jungle3,096 words
- 24.Chapter XXIII: Muswani--Monster-Fighter2,391 words
- 25.Chapter XXIV: A Glimpse of the Upper World2,305 words
- 26.Chapter XXV: Seymour’s Fall2,266 words
- 27.Chapter XXVI: The Fascination of the Priest2,398 words
- 28.Chapter XXVII: In the Vaults1,830 words
- 29.Chapter XXVIII: In the Wolf-Men’s Haunts2,694 words
- 30.Chapter XXIX: How Rahee Assisted the Fugitives2,226 words
- 31.Chapter XXX: The Scroll of Neomri2,167 words
- 32.Chapter XXXI: “the Seal!”2,125 words
- 33.Chapter XXXII: The Doom of Nordhu2,298 words
- 34.Chapter XXXIII: The Inventor’s Story1,813 words
- 35.Chapter XXXIV: On the Crest of the Tidal Wave2,638 words
- 36.Chapter XXXV: Into the Sunlight2,793 words