| Author |
Sheridan, Frank |
| Title |
In the volcano's mouth; or, A boy against an army
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| Original Publication |
United States: Street & Smith,1890.
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| Series Title |
Bound-to-win library, no. 134.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Demian Katz, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University.)
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| Summary |
"In the Volcano's Mouth; or, A Boy Against an Army" by Frank Sheridan is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book follows the adventurous escapades of a boy named Madcap Max and his father, Maximilian Gordon, as they journey from England to Egypt. Their experiences in Cairo lead Max into thrilling encounters, including a dramatic rescue of a girl and a subsequent adventure filled with danger and mystery in an ancient and exotic setting. The opening portion of the story introduces the characters of Max and his father as they depart on a long voyage, reflecting on their recent family trauma and the challenges awaiting them in Egypt. Max's playful and mischievous nature quickly emerges during their sea journey, showcasing his sense of adventure through pranks and practical jokes. Upon their arrival in Alexandria, Max's boldness is tested when he intervenes in a confrontation involving an Arab girl, leading to a violent encounter that escalates further and results in Max's father's tragic fate. The beginning sets the stage for Max's transformation from a carefree boy into a determined young man facing daunting challenges in a foreign land. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Dime novels
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68164 |
| Release Date |
May 24, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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