Under the Ocean to the South Pole; Or, the Strange Cruise of the Submarine…
"Under the Ocean to the South Pole; Or, the Strange Cruise of the Submarine Wonder" by Roy Rockwood is an adventure novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story follows Professor Amos Henderson and his two teenage companions, Mark and Jack, as they embark on an ambitious journey to traverse the ocean depths to reach the South Pole. The narrative introduces innovative technological concepts surrounding submarine travel, featuring a newly
developed submersible named the "Porpoise", designed for exploration and adventure. At the start of the novel, we encounter Professor Henderson as he prepares to test the submarine, surrounded by the eager assistance of Mark and Jack. The opening pages set the scene with Mark and Jack’s camaraderie as they anticipate the adventures ahead. Following the professor's meticulous preparations, the narrative hints at the excitement and challenges they might face, including encounters with dangerous underwater creatures and the myriad of scientific mysteries lying beneath the ocean. This introduction effectively immerses the reader in an imaginative voyage filled with suspense and exploration, making it a compelling read for those who enjoy tales of adventure and scientific marvels. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Rockwood, Roy |
|---|---|
| Title | Under the Ocean to the South Pole; Or, the Strange Cruise of the Submarine Wonder |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Submarines (Ships) -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Antarctica -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | South Pole -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 19731 |
| Release Date | Nov 7, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 138 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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