Jack North's Treasure Hunt; Or, Daring Adventures in South America by Roy Rockwood
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"Jack North's Treasure Hunt; Or, Daring Adventures in South America" by Roy Rockwood is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The book follows the journey of the main character, Jack North, who is a determined young man seeking a job in his manufacturing town. As he navigates not just the world of work, but also confronts personal rivalries and adventures, Jack's story unfolds amidst the backdrop of South America,
where he ultimately finds himself on a quest for treasure. The beginning of the novel introduces us to Jack North as he races to secure a job at John Fowler & Company, eager to prove himself and fend off his rival, Fret Offut. Their competition escalates into a physical confrontation, which Jack ultimately wins, securing the position he desperately needs. As Jack begins his apprenticeship, he faces challenges not only from Fret, who is determined to undermine him, but also from other setbacks at work. His journey shifts gears when he learns he may have the opportunity to travel to South America for his employer, which promises to change his life and set the stage for more daring adventures ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Rockwood, Roy |
|---|---|
| Title | Jack North's Treasure Hunt; Or, Daring Adventures in South America |
| Credits |
Produced by Curtis A. Weyant and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | South America -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 7847 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Aug 30, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 469 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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