The Boy Chums in the Florida Jungle by Wilmer M. Ely
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"The Boy Chums in the Florida Jungle" by Wilmer M. Ely is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the adventures of Charley West, Walter Hazard, and their companions as they navigate the challenges of camp life and the untamed wilderness of Florida, while also dealing with various characters, including indigenous peoples. The book sets up a narrative filled with themes of friendship, exploration, and the pursuit
of adventure. The opening portion of the book introduces the main characters, Charley and his young black friend Chris, who are fishing off a bridge in the picturesque landscape of Jupiter, Florida. The scene quickly escalates into excitement as Charley catches a large fish, which draws the attention of local villagers. Soon after, Charley and his friends express restlessness with their laid-back vacation, leading Charley to present an ambitious business opportunity involving road construction near Lake Okeechobee. This decision marks the beginning of their journey into the Florida jungle, filled with potential adventures and dangers, setting the stage for a tale rich with camaraderie and resilience as they tackle both the obstacles presented by nature and their own growing responsibilities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ely, Wilmer M. (Wilmer Mateo), 1875?-1918 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Davis, J. Watson, 1870-1959 |
| Title |
The Boy Chums in the Florida Jungle or, Charlie West and Walter Hazard with the Seminole Indians |
| Credits |
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 89.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Seminole Indians -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 43875 |
| Release Date | Oct 3, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 510 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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