Captain Chub by Ralph Henry Barbour
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"Captain Chub" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story primarily revolves around young Tom "Chub" Eaton and his friends as they embark on an adventurous summer trip aboard a houseboat called the "Jolly Roger". Their journey is filled with youthful exuberance, camaraderie, and various light-hearted challenges as they navigate the waters and their relationships. The opening portion of the book introduces readers to a
pivotal baseball game where Chub makes a key contribution to his team's victory, establishing his character as energetic and determined. Following this excitement, the narrative shifts to a relaxed scene where Chub and his friend Roy discuss summer plans and the potential acquisition of the houseboat for their upcoming adventure. The tone is playful and lively, highlighting the friendships among the boys as they prepare for a memorable summer filled with fun, exploration, and the inevitable misadventures that come with youth and friendship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Barbour, Ralph Henry, 1870-1944 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Relyea, C. M. (Charles M.), 1863-1932 |
| Title | Captain Chub |
| Credits |
Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Sailing -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 55435 |
| Release Date | Aug 27, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 489 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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