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The Second Jungle Book

by Rudyard Kipling

Published: 1895-01-01. 64,574 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

Further tales of the jungle follow the man-cub as he tests the Law with wolves, bear, and panther at his side. He outwits a snake-haunted treasure vault, challenges a red dog pack, and weighs the call of the village against the wild. Interwoven fables of courage, exile, and belonging—of seals, elephants, and kings—deepen the mystery and music of the jungle.

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Kim

by Rudyard Kipling

Published: 1901-10-01. 106,937 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

Set against the vibrant backdrop of British India, it follows a young boy who becomes entwined in espionage, adventure, and cultural discovery. Through daring exploits, clever disguises, and encounters with diverse peoples, he navigates a world of intrigue and identity.

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The Jungle Book

by Rudyard Kipling

Published: 1894-01-01. 52,236 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

Raised by wolves in India’s deep jungles, a boy learns the Law from a sleepy bear and a lethal panther, while a vengeful tiger hunts him from the shadows. From the cobra-haunted garden to dawn dances of the Seeonee pack, these tales of courage, wit, and belonging follow beasts and boy as they choose between wild freedom and the burning world of men.

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Outdoor Life and Indian Stories

by Edward S. Ellis

Published: 1912-01-01. 64,438 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

Campfires crackle on the frontier as hunters, scouts, and young adventurers learn the hard lessons of the woods. Trails cross with Native warriors and guides, where daring rescues, stalking panthers, and forest craft decide who survives. Mixing practical woodlore with swift, suspenseful episodes, these narratives celebrate courage, keen senses, and the wild promise of the American backwoods.

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Bill Biddon, Trapper; or, Life in the Northwest

by Edward S. Ellis

Published: 1860-01-01. 47,859 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

In the wild Northwest, two young adventurers join a grizzled trapper to hunt beaver. Braving blizzards, predators, and hostile tribes, they navigate perilous rivers and buffalo hunts. This vivid tale of frontier life weaves loyalty and grit, revealing the harsh beauty and relentless challenges of survival in an untamed land.

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The Campers Out; Or, The Right Path and the Wrong

by Edward S. Ellis

Published: 1902-01-01. 60,062 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

A summer outing turns serious when a group of boys stray off course and split between the easy thrill of rule-breaking and the steady grind of good sense. Lost trails, a midnight storm, and a brush with river thieves force hard choices about loyalty and courage. By the council fire’s glow, they learn that the quickest path isn’t always the right one—and it can cost you more than you planned.

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The Flying Boys to the Rescue

by Edward S. Ellis

Published: 1911-01-01. 61,032 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

When a cryptic wireless call crackles through the ether, two young aeronauts fire up their experimental airship and race toward a remote valley. Battling a storm, sabotage, and a ruthless gang, they improvise mid-air repairs, outfly pursuit, and hazard a cliff-top landing to pull strangers from mortal peril—and prove that nerve and ingenuity can turn flight into salvation.

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The Launch Boys' Adventures in Northern Waters

by Edward S. Ellis

Published: 1912-01-01. 56,495 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

A thrilling adventure on icy northern waters follows a group of brave boys as they face storms, daring rescues, and unexpected challenges. Through courage, teamwork, and resourcefulness, they navigate danger and discover the excitement and perils of life at sea.

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The Great Cattle Trail

by Edward S. Ellis

Published: 1894-01-01. 53,925 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

Across the untamed frontier, cowboys drive vast herds northward through peril and promise. Battling storms, stampedes, and outlaws, they forge a path of grit and courage along the great cattle trail—a journey that tests loyalty, endurance, and the unbreakable spirit of the American West.

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The Cave in the Mountain

by Edward S. Ellis

Published: 1894-01-01. 58,593 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

Separated from their wagon train and hunted across the plains, two teen companions plunge into a vast limestone cave to hide. Echoes deceive, an underground river steals their light, and unseen pursuers dog every turn. With powder low and tempers fraying, they must gamble on blind passages and shaky alliances to find daylight—or be sealed forever in the mountain’s grip.

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Through Forest and Fire

by Edward S. Ellis

Published: 1891-01-01. 54,043 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

Two pioneer boys and their seasoned guide are swept into a perilous chase when a frontier feud turns deadly and a raging forest fire cuts off every trail. Hunted by enemies and hemmed in by flame, they battle hunger, fear, and the wilds of an untamed land, learning courage, loyalty, and sacrifice in the race to survive the night.

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Miles Wallingford

by James Fenimore Cooper

Published: 1844-01-01. 168,577 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

A spirited story of adventure, romance, and personal growth, following a young man navigating society, love, and unexpected challenges. Through wit, courage, and determination, he encounters trials that shape his character and reveal the rewards of perseverance and honor.

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Seth Jones; or, The Captives of the Frontier

by Edward S. Ellis

Published: 1860-10-02. 44,071 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

A young scout must navigate the dangers of the frontier to rescue captives and protect his people. Braving wild landscapes, cunning foes, and constant peril, he proves that courage and resourcefulness can turn the tide in a world where survival is never guaranteed.

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The Last of the Mohicans: A Narrative of 1757

by James Fenimore Cooper

Published: 1826-02-04. 148,560 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

Amid the turbulent wilderness of 18th-century America, alliances, courage, and loyalty are tested. As settlers and Native Americans navigate war, betrayal, and survival, the story weaves adventure, honor, and the enduring bonds of friendship against a backdrop of danger and conflict.

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The Two Admirals

by James Fenimore Cooper

Published: 1842-01-01. 180,908 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

Across the age of fighting sail, two lifelong friends—one a cautious tactician, the other a gallant firebrand—find loyalty strained by politics, inheritance, and war. From quarterdeck rivalries to a fog-shrouded battle off the English coast, honor and command collide, forcing each to decide whether blood, duty, or the ruthless logic of the sea will rule their fate.

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The Boy Patrol on Guard

by Edward S. Ellis

Published: 1913-01-01. 56,163 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

At summer camp, a fledgling patrol hopes to earn its honors before the council fire, but a string of prowlers, a vanished canoe, and strange smoke on the ridge turn badges into a real test. Following trail signs, reading stars, and keeping tempers in check, the boys track a hidden camp and a dangerous scheme—learning that true scouting is courage, fair play, and standing together.

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The Water-Witch; Or, the Skimmer of the Seas: A Tale

by James Fenimore Cooper

Published: 1830-01-01. 158,788 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

In colonial New York’s shadowed harbors, a phantom-like brig led by the daring Skimmer of the Seas defies royal patrols and ruthless privateers. Noble lovers, stolen heirs, and secret loyalties collide in moonlit chases and fog-bound battles, where hints of witchcraft, smuggling, and sea-law test every oath of heart and honor.

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The Wing-and-Wing; Or, Le Feu-Follet

by James Fenimore Cooper

Published: 1842-01-01. 169,177 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

During the Napoleonic wars, a daring French privateer haunts the Mediterranean, its elusive commander playing cat-and-mouse with British frigates and treacherous allies. Amid storms, disguises and shifting flags, love, honor and faith are tested, as a young officer must choose between duty to his flag and loyalty to his heart.

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The Red Rover: A Tale

by James Fenimore Cooper

Published: 1827-11-27. 167,074 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

Off Newport’s rocky coast, a notorious sea-raider known as the Red Rover haunts the lanes in a ship swift as rumor. A young lieutenant, a bold helmsman, and two imperiled women are swept into his orbit—disguises shed, loyalties tested, and storms and broadsides raging. Pursuit becomes fascination as a secret identity and a last wager at sea decide who is pirate, patriot, or prey.

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Camp-fire and Wigwam

by Edward S. Ellis

Published: 1885-01-01. 73,575 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

Two adventurous boys roam the untamed American frontier, forging bonds with Native American tribes and rugged trappers. From thrilling buffalo hunts to tense encounters with warring bands, their journey through forests and plains brims with danger and discovery. This vivid tale of courage and camaraderie celebrates the wild spirit of youth and the lessons of survival in a vast, untamed land.

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