The Speedwell Boys and Their Racing Auto; Or, A Run for the Golden Cup by Rockwood
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"The Speedwell Boys and Their Racing Auto; Or, A Run for the Golden Cup" by Roy Rockwood is a fictional adventure story written in the early 20th century. The book follows the escapades of brothers Dan and Billy Speedwell, who are part of the Riverdale Outing Club and eager to participate in thrilling motor races and adventures. Their journey begins amidst a series of conflicts with reckless drivers, the aftermath of a
dramatic car crash, and even the pursuit of criminals tied to a bank robbery. The opening of the story introduces readers to the Speedwell brothers as they witness a chaotic scene involving a boy named Maxey Solomons, who is struggling to control his poorly driven automobile. This soon escalates into an accident where Maxey’s car is overturned, prompting Dan Speedwell to leap into action to follow the reckless drivers who caused the mishap. He soon learns that these same reckless drivers are tied to a larger narrative, which includes a robbery. As the brothers become more entwined in the events of the day, they also seize the chance to purchase a wrecked car, setting the stage for further thrills and challenges ahead. This engaging opening sets a tone of adventure, camaraderie, and suspense that will appeal to readers looking for an exciting narrative filled with youthful determination and racing escapades. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Rockwood, Roy |
|---|---|
| Title | The Speedwell Boys and Their Racing Auto; Or, A Run for the Golden Cup |
| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Rick Morris and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Motorcycling -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Automobile racing -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50282 |
| Release Date | Oct 22, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 378 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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