The Boy Fortune Hunters in Yucatan by L. Frank Baum

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Author Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919
Illustrator Rieman, George A.
Title The Boy Fortune Hunters in Yucatan
Credits Produced by Mary Glenn Krause, Aunt Julie Turner, Uncle
Tim Turner, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online Distributed
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Summary "The Boy Fortune Hunters in Yucatan" by Floyd Akers is a young adult adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a group of youthful adventurers, led by Lieutenant Allerton, who embark on a dangerous expedition to discover the hidden riches of the Tcha, an ancient civilization residing in Yucatan, Mexico. The main characters, including young Sam Steele, his companions Joe and Archie, and their native guide Chaka, are drawn into a captivating journey laden with perils and intrigue as they pursue fortune in the heart of an untamed land. The beginning of the novel introduces us to the characters aboard the "Seagull", as they prepare for their journey to Cuba. During their stop in Magdalena Bay, they meet Lieutenant Allerton, who shares his ambitious plans for an expedition to Yucatan. Accompanied by Chaka, a Maya native, Allerton proposes to find the hidden city of a mysterious and wealthy ancient civilization. The opening chapters detail the preparations, character introductions, and the early stages of the boys’ adventures, establishing a mix of camaraderie, excitement, and danger that sets the tone for the unfolding challenges they'll face against hostile tribes and the unknown. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Treasure troves -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Yucatán (Mexico : State) -- Juvenile fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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