The Young Oarsmen of Lakeview by Edward Stratemeyer
"The Young Oarsmen of Lakeview" by Edward Stratemeyer is a fictional novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around young boys Jerry Upton, Harry Parker, and Blumpo Brown, who engage in various adventurous activities and challenges surrounding Lakeview. The narrative combines themes of friendship, bravery, and rivalry, primarily illustrated through their experiences in rowing competitions and encounters with adversity. The opening of the book introduces us to Jerry, Harry,
and Blumpo, who are engaged in a spirited race on Otasco Lake. As they compete, a commotion arises when their friend Blumpo accidentally falls into the water, prompting the racers to pause and assist him. This incident not only showcases their camaraderie but also sets the tone for a summer filled with adventures, as the trio discusses plans for outgoing excursions and the potential dangers they may encounter, including a forthcoming boat race that Jerry is eager to participate in. The stage is set for a story rich with challenges, friendly rivalries, and the enduring bond of friendship among the boys. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stratemeyer, Edward, 1862-1930 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Young Oarsmen of Lakeview |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Cindy Beyer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Rowing -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Boats and boating -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50201 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-50201-4 |
| Release Date | Oct 13, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 470 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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