"The Motor Boys After a Fortune; or, The Hut on Snake Island" by Clarence Young is an early 20th-century adventure where youthful characters Jerry, Ned, and Bob embark on a quest to uncover a radium deposit on Snake Island in the Grand Canyon. Their journey begins at Ned's home, where Professor Uriah Snodgrass inspires them with tales of radium's potential, only to be interrupted by Andy Rush's warning of a flood from a broken dam. Their adventure quickly turns heroic as they rescue their future rival, Noddy Nixon, from the floodwaters, setting the scene for the dangers of their adventure. As the boys plan, Noddy brews his own scheme to oppose them, creating the central conflict that propels the story forward with themes of rivalry, heroism, and the thrill of discovery.
The Motor Boys After a Fortune; or, The Hut on Snake Island
By Clarence Young
Three young adventurers set off to find a fortune, but must overcome natural disasters and the schemes of a rival who wants the prize for himself.
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About the AuthorClarence Young was a house pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate for series of books for boys, the most well-known being the "Motor Boys" series.
Clarence Young was a house pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate for series of books for boys, the most well-known being the "Motor Boys" series.
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