The Motor Boat Club off Long Island; or, A Daring Marine Game at Racing Speed

Language: EnglishPublished: May 3, 2015

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Subjects:

Motorboats Juvenile fiction Long Island (N.Y.)

Bookshelves:

Fiction Children & Young Adult Reading

Authors:

Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)
1868 - 1922

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About this book

In an era when motorboats were transforming leisure and competition on the water, "The Motor Boat Club off Long Island; or, A Daring Marine Game at Racing Speed" by H. Irving Hancock captures the thrill of adventure and camaraderie among young boys. As Captain Tom Halstead and his friends race their vessel, the “Rocket,” they encounter challenges that test their ingenuity and teamwork. This exhilarating tale not only immerses readers in the excitement of marine sports but also highlights the spirit of youthful determination and friendship. Ideal for students and civic activists interested in early 20th-century youth culture, this novel serves as a vibrant reminder of the joy found in exploration and competition on the open sea.