Across India; Or, Live Boys in the Far East

"Across India; Or, Live Boys in the Far East" by Oliver Optic is a historical yarn of adventure that follows the escapades of young Louis Belgrave, a wealthy young man, and his loyal friend Felix McGavonty, together with their crew, as they set sail on the steam-yacht Guardian-Mother. As they explore across India, the young heroes face exciting challenges and discover new culture at every turn. Their journey begins with nautical lessons, but the calm doesn't last long as a sudden storm in the Arabian Sea leads to a shipwreck that demands the crew to take on a perilous boat rescue. The tone of the story highlights the value of true friendship, bravery in the face of danger, and excitement of discovering new places.