"Rob Harlow's Adventures: A Story of the Grand Chaco" by George Manville Fenn is an adventure novel following young Rob Harlow as he journeys into the Grand Chaco with Giovanni and Shadrach Naylor. Readers are immediately thrown into a humid, insect-filled world alongside Rob as he adjusts to the strange new environment and his eclectic companions. The trio faces the looming threat of wild animals and potential conflict with native tribes which promises to keep readers on the edge of their seats. The early interactions between Rob, Giovanni, and Shadrach establish a dynamic filled with youthful curiosity, friendly rivalry, and the constant reminder of the dangerous environment surrounding them, setting the stage for a thrilling exploration filled with both natural wonders and perilous encounters along the Paraguay rivers.
Rob Harlow's Adventures: A Story of the Grand Chaco
By George Manville Fenn
A teenager's coming-of-age journey is set against the backdrop of a South American expedition where friendship and survival are tested by the untamed wilderness.
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About the AuthorGeorge Manville Fenn was a prolific English novelist, journalist, editor and educationalist. Many of his novels were written with young adults in mind. His final book was his biography of a fellow writer for juveniles, George Alfred Henty.
George Manville Fenn was a prolific English novelist, journalist, editor and educationalist. Many of his novels were written with young adults in mind. His final book was his biography of a fellow writer for juveniles, George Alfred Henty.
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