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Books tagged with Adventure[132 found]

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The Boy Patrol on Guard

by Edward S. Ellis

Published: 1913-01-01. 56,163 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

At summer camp, a fledgling patrol hopes to earn its honors before the council fire, but a string of prowlers, a vanished canoe, and strange smoke on the ridge turn badges into a real test. Following trail signs, reading stars, and keeping tempers in check, the boys track a hidden camp and a dangerous scheme—learning that true scouting is courage, fair play, and standing together.

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The Water-Witch; Or, the Skimmer of the Seas: A Tale

by James Fenimore Cooper

Published: 1830-01-01. 158,788 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

In colonial New York’s shadowed harbors, a phantom-like brig led by the daring Skimmer of the Seas defies royal patrols and ruthless privateers. Noble lovers, stolen heirs, and secret loyalties collide in moonlit chases and fog-bound battles, where hints of witchcraft, smuggling, and sea-law test every oath of heart and honor.

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The Wing-and-Wing; Or, Le Feu-Follet

by James Fenimore Cooper

Published: 1842-01-01. 169,177 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

During the Napoleonic wars, a daring French privateer haunts the Mediterranean, its elusive commander playing cat-and-mouse with British frigates and treacherous allies. Amid storms, disguises and shifting flags, love, honor and faith are tested, as a young officer must choose between duty to his flag and loyalty to his heart.

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The Red Rover: A Tale

by James Fenimore Cooper

Published: 1827-11-27. 167,074 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

Off Newport’s rocky coast, a notorious sea-raider known as the Red Rover haunts the lanes in a ship swift as rumor. A young lieutenant, a bold helmsman, and two imperiled women are swept into his orbit—disguises shed, loyalties tested, and storms and broadsides raging. Pursuit becomes fascination as a secret identity and a last wager at sea decide who is pirate, patriot, or prey.

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Camp-fire and Wigwam

by Edward S. Ellis

Published: 1885-01-01. 73,575 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

Two adventurous boys roam the untamed American frontier, forging bonds with Native American tribes and rugged trappers. From thrilling buffalo hunts to tense encounters with warring bands, their journey through forests and plains brims with danger and discovery. This vivid tale of courage and camaraderie celebrates the wild spirit of youth and the lessons of survival in a vast, untamed land.

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The Boy Patrol Around the Council Fire

by Edward S. Ellis

Published: 1913-01-01. 55,933 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

At summer camp, a fledgling patrol hopes to earn its honors before the council fire, but a string of prowlers, a vanished canoe, and strange smoke on the ridge turn badges into a real test. Following trail signs, reading stars, and keeping tempers in check, the boys track a hidden camp and a dangerous scheme—learning that true scouting is courage, fair play, and standing together.

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Klondike Nuggets, and How Two Boys Secured Them

by Edward S. Ellis

Published: 1898-01-01. 37,778 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

A thrilling adventure of daring and determination, it follows two boys venturing into the treacherous Klondike in search of gold. Braving harsh wilderness, clever rivals, and unexpected dangers, they rely on courage, resourcefulness, and friendship to secure their fortune.

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The Phantom of the River

by Edward S. Ellis

Published: 1896-01-01. 58,945 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

A mysterious figure haunts the river, bringing suspense, danger, and intrigue to those who navigate its waters. Adventure, courage, and hidden secrets drive a thrilling tale of pursuit and revelation along the winding currents.

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Deerfoot in The Mountains

by Edward S. Ellis

Published: 1905-01-01. 70,134 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

Two brothers and their Native American allies, a swift Shawanoe and a Blackfoot scout, trek the Rockies after seeing the Pacific. Facing stolen horses, Assiniboine raiders, and rival tribes, they navigate perilous peaks. This vivid tale of courage and faith unveils the frontier’s majesty and the quest for home in a wild land.

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The Telegraph Messenger Boy; Or, The Straight Road to Success

by Edward S. Ellis

Published: 1916-01-01. 27,050 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

An ambitious city boy takes a job sprinting urgent telegrams through rain, traffic, and back-alley dangers. A stolen dispatch, a gang of swindlers, and one perilous night ride test his nerve and honor. With quick wits, loyal friends, and a mentor on the wires, he fights to clear his name and prove that straight dealing—not shortcuts—opens the surest road to success.

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Oak Openings

by James Fenimore Cooper

Published: 1848-01-01. 174,520 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

Set on the edge of the American frontier, this stirring tale follows trappers, settlers, and Native Americans caught in conflict and survival amid the wild oak plains. Adventure, faith, and courage intertwine as humanity’s struggle against nature reveals both its savagery and its grace.

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Jack Tier; Or, The Florida Reef

by James Fenimore Cooper

Published: 1848-01-01. 180,890 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

A daring sea adventure follows a young man navigating shipwrecks, treacherous reefs, and the perils of the Florida coast. Courage, loyalty, and skill guide his journey in a thrilling tale of maritime danger, heroism, and the untamed power of the sea.

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The Pilot: A Tale of the Sea

by James Fenimore Cooper

Published: 1824-01-01. 156,903 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

A gripping maritime adventure filled with mystery, bravery, and the clash of nations. Amid treacherous seas and daring battles, a secretive pilot leads his crew through peril and intrigue, revealing courage, loyalty, and the timeless struggle for freedom on the open ocean.

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Homeward Bound; Or, the Chase: A Tale of the Sea

by James Fenimore Cooper

Published: 1838-01-01. 177,573 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

A daring maritime adventure follows sailors facing storms, pursuit, and peril on the high seas. Courage, skill, and loyalty are tested as they navigate danger and chase, weaving a thrilling tale of survival, honor, and the call of the ocean.

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A Son of the Sun

by Jack London

Published: 1912-01-01. 56,938 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

A daring sea captain navigates the treacherous South Pacific, chasing wealth and adventure among tropical islands. From pearl diving to perilous storms, his tales unfold with rugged traders, cunning rogues, and vibrant islanders. Each journey tests his grit and cunning, revealing the raw beauty and brutal stakes of life at sea, where ambition and survival collide under a blazing sun.

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Lost Face

by Jack London

Published: 1902-01-01. 41,656 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

A gripping story of survival and pride in the harsh wilderness, where a man faces extreme danger and tests of character. Confronted by nature’s unforgiving forces and human cunning, he must navigate courage, resourcefulness, and the struggle to maintain honor against overwhelming odds.

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The Call of the Wild

by Jack London

Published: 1903-01-01. 32,231 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

Stolen from a sunny estate and sold north during the Klondike rush, a proud dog is hammered into a sled beast by cold, hunger, and the law of club and fang. He rises through the team, faces a ruthless rival, and finds fierce loyalty to a man who saves him—until the forest’s drums call him deeper. Between firelight and the wolf pack, he must choose the master he was born to follow.

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Love of Life, and Other Stories

by Jack London

Published: 1907-01-01. 49,299 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

A collection of gripping tales exploring survival, human endurance, and the relentless forces of nature. Characters face extreme hardships, moral challenges, and the instinct to persevere, revealing the courage, resilience, and raw determination that define the fight for life.

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The Night-Born

by Jack London

Published: 1913-01-01. 52,343 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

A collection of powerful tales capturing the raw beauty and struggle of life in harsh frontiers. From the frozen North to the wild seas, each story reveals courage, instinct, and the enduring spirit that defines survival.

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The Sea-Wolf

by Jack London

Published: 1904-01-01. 107,338 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

After a ferry wreck, a sheltered critic is hauled aboard a seal-hunting schooner ruled by Wolf Larsen, a brilliant, pitiless captain who treats men as tools and ideas as weapons. Forced to harden body and mind, he allies with a shipwrecked poet to defy tyranny, face storms, mutiny, and the void between might and right, and risk escape across a merciless sea.

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