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Books tagged with Adventure[129 found]

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The Boy Patrol Around the Council Fire

by Edward S. Ellis

Published: 1913-01-01. 55,933 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 Phantom of the River

by Edward S. Ellis

Published: 1896-01-01. 58,945 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

A mysterious figure haunts the river, bringing suspense, danger, and intrigue to those who navigate its waters. Adventure, courage, and hidden secrets drive a thrilling tale of pursuit and revelation along the winding currents.

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Deerfoot in The Mountains

by Edward S. Ellis

Published: 1905-01-01. 70,134 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

Two brothers and their Native American allies, a swift Shawanoe and a Blackfoot scout, trek the Rockies after seeing the Pacific. Facing stolen horses, Assiniboine raiders, and rival tribes, they navigate perilous peaks. This vivid tale of courage and faith unveils the frontier’s majesty and the quest for home in a wild land.

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Oak Openings

by James Fenimore Cooper

Published: 1848-01-01. 174,520 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

Set on the edge of the American frontier, this stirring tale follows trappers, settlers, and Native Americans caught in conflict and survival amid the wild oak plains. Adventure, faith, and courage intertwine as humanity’s struggle against nature reveals both its savagery and its grace.

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Jack Tier; Or, The Florida Reef

by James Fenimore Cooper

Published: 1848-01-01. 180,890 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

A daring sea adventure follows a young man navigating shipwrecks, treacherous reefs, and the perils of the Florida coast. Courage, loyalty, and skill guide his journey in a thrilling tale of maritime danger, heroism, and the untamed power of the sea.

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The Pilot: A Tale of the Sea

by James Fenimore Cooper

Published: 1824-01-01. 156,903 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

A gripping maritime adventure filled with mystery, bravery, and the clash of nations. Amid treacherous seas and daring battles, a secretive pilot leads his crew through peril and intrigue, revealing courage, loyalty, and the timeless struggle for freedom on the open ocean.

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Homeward Bound; Or, the Chase: A Tale of the Sea

by James Fenimore Cooper

Published: 1838-01-01. 177,573 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

A daring maritime adventure follows sailors facing storms, pursuit, and peril on the high seas. Courage, skill, and loyalty are tested as they navigate danger and chase, weaving a thrilling tale of survival, honor, and the call of the ocean.

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When God Laughs, and Other Stories

by Jack London

Published: 1911-01-01. 51,459 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

A hard-bitten cast of wanderers, rebels, and dreamers face bitter winters, brutal seas, and the treacherous appetites of men themselves. From grimly comic twists of fate to sudden violence and fragile tenderness, these tales probe how pride, hunger, love, and chance shape lives on the raw edge of survival, where laughter often comes with blood on its teeth.

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Smoke Bellew

by Jack London

Published: 1912-05-01. 93,177 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

A young man leaves civilization behind to seek fortune in the rugged Yukon, facing wild landscapes, fierce rivals, and the harsh tests of survival. Adventure, courage, and the raw power of nature drive this thrilling tale of determination and grit in the northern frontier.

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A Son of the Sun

by Jack London

Published: 1912-01-01. 56,938 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

A daring sea captain navigates the treacherous South Pacific, chasing wealth and adventure among tropical islands. From pearl diving to perilous storms, his tales unfold with rugged traders, cunning rogues, and vibrant islanders. Each journey tests his grit and cunning, revealing the raw beauty and brutal stakes of life at sea, where ambition and survival collide under a blazing sun.

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Lost Face

by Jack London

Published: 1902-01-01. 41,656 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

A gripping story of survival and pride in the harsh wilderness, where a man faces extreme danger and tests of character. Confronted by nature’s unforgiving forces and human cunning, he must navigate courage, resourcefulness, and the struggle to maintain honor against overwhelming odds.

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Love of Life, and Other Stories

by Jack London

Published: 1907-01-01. 49,299 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

A collection of gripping tales exploring survival, human endurance, and the relentless forces of nature. Characters face extreme hardships, moral challenges, and the instinct to persevere, revealing the courage, resilience, and raw determination that define the fight for life.

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The Night-Born

by Jack London

Published: 1913-01-01. 52,343 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

A collection of powerful tales capturing the raw beauty and struggle of life in harsh frontiers. From the frozen North to the wild seas, each story reveals courage, instinct, and the enduring spirit that defines survival.

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The Sea-Wolf

by Jack London

Published: 1904-01-01. 107,338 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

After a ferry wreck, a sheltered critic is hauled aboard a seal-hunting schooner ruled by Wolf Larsen, a brilliant, pitiless captain who treats men as tools and ideas as weapons. Forced to harden body and mind, he allies with a shipwrecked poet to defy tyranny, face storms, mutiny, and the void between might and right, and risk escape across a merciless sea.

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Mermaid

by Grant M. Overton

Published: 1920-01-01. 72,972 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

A captivating story of mystery and the supernatural, where the allure of the sea conceals secrets and danger. Encounters with a mermaid lead to unexpected adventures, challenging perceptions of reality, desire, and the unknown depths that lie beneath the surface.

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My Strange Rescue and Other Stories of Sport and Adventure in Canada

by J. Macdonald Oxley

Published: 1895-01-01. 84,797 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

A thrilling collection of adventures set amid Canada’s wild landscapes, where courage, quick wit, and loyalty are tested against nature’s fiercest challenges. From perilous rescues to sporting triumphs, each tale celebrates youthful daring, friendship, and the indomitable spirit that thrives in the untamed North.

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The Family on Wheels

by J. Macdonald Oxley

Published: 1855-01-01. 43,177 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

After a sudden change of fortunes, a spirited clan takes to the road in a rattling caravan, trading parlors for turnpikes and comfort for candor. From market towns to moorland storms, breakdowns, fairs, and brushes with rogues, the journey remakes them—testing loyalties, sparking first independence, and revealing how pluck, faith, and family can turn uncertainty into adventure.

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Bert Lloyd's Boyhood: A Story from Nova Scotia

by J. Macdonald Oxley

Published: 1892-01-01. 81,884 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

A spirited boy in Nova Scotia navigates the joys and trials of youth in a rugged coastal town. From schoolyard pranks to daring escapades in the wild, Bert’s adventures with loyal friends shape his character. Set against the vivid backdrop of 19th-century Canada, this heartwarming tale celebrates courage, friendship, and the timeless lessons of growing up in a close-knit community.

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The Hero of the People: A Historical Romance of Love, Liberty and Loyalty

by Alexandre Dumas

Published: 1892-01-01. 79,759 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

Amid the Reign of Terror, a young patriot of the Republic falls in love with a veiled stranger—and discovers she serves a daring conspirator bent on freeing the imprisoned queen. Between midnight plots, tavern spies, and the shadow of the guillotine, he must choose between oath and heart, liberty and mercy, as a single rescue attempt threatens to ignite Paris.

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The Companions of Jehu

by Alexandre Dumas

Published: 1857-01-01. 189,279 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

In the uneasy calm after the Revolution, a glittering band of masked riders haunts the roads of France, striking the Treasury’s couriers and vanishing like smoke. A relentless young officer vows to unmask their chivalrous leader, but duty and desire tangle as salons, prisons, and moonlit highways reveal a conspiracy where honor rides with treason—and love may demand the final sacrifice.

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