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The Adventure Club Afloat

By Ralph Henry Barbour

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Yearning for excitement, a group of young friends set sail on a summer adventure, hoping to turn a season of boredom into a thrilling quest.

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2004-10-30
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Summary

"The Adventure Club Afloat" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a story set in the early 1900s about a group of friends who want an exciting summer. Perry, Steve, and Joe, who go to Dexter Academy, are bored with the idea of a regular vacation. They decide to form the Adventure Club and take a sailing trip, hoping for thrilling experiences. One summer evening, they talk about how boring their vacation will be and how much they want adventure. Perry suggests they do something different, and Steve offers his dad's cruiser for a voyage. The group gets excited as they make plans, create their club, and ask their friends to join them for a summer of daring adventures.

About the Author

Ralph Henry Barbour was an American novelist, who primarily wrote popular works of sports fiction for boys. In collaboration with L. H. Bickford, he also wrote as Richard Stillman Powell, notably Phyllis in Bohemia. Other works included light romances and adventure.

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