The Go Ahead Boys and the Racing Motor-Boat
Chapter 15
by Ross Kay
The boys arrive at the island and Fred tells his grandfather the whole story about the bond and the rude canal-men. They discuss what to do and come up with a solution.
The boys arrive at the island and Fred tells his grandfather the whole story about the bond and the rude canal-men. They discuss what to do and come up with a solution.
Polynesia works tirelessly to secure a period of rest for the doctor, asking her friends for assistance in the process.
The Yankee is stabbed and Clarence falls sick. Merlin casts a spell on the Yankee and is electrocutred. Clarence and the boy hide the Yankee’s body and agree to write more in the manuscript.
The rescue is completed, at some risk to themselves. They find out the story of little Joe, and consider themselves happy to help such a child. Danger still lingers nearby as they wait to see what the sharpie will do next.
A king ends up cursed.
A bamboo cutter finds a small, luminescent girl, and raises her as Princess Moonlight. She refuses all suitors, befriends the Emperor, and eventually returns to her rightful home, the Moon.
Alice's testimony angers the Queen, resulting in a harsh sentence before the verdict is read. Amidst the sudden chaos of Wonderland, Alice suddenly finds herself in more familiar surroundings.
The narrator arrives in Tallahassee in time to hear a political economist speak. The narrator then goes on to describe Tallahassee itself.
Having won his wager, Doctor Dolittle and and his part prepare for a hasty departure, fearing reprisal from the angry citizens of Monteverde.
The boat is stuck on a sandbar. The girls make various attempts to free themselves, but to no avail. They call for help, and it seems the call may be answered, but not by persons of their choosing.
Eliza tells her story to a kind couple and is given assistance.
The boys and Sam race the motor-boat. There are a few intense moments with the Varmint II because it is their only real competition, however the Go Ahead Boys win the race after all their hard work.
The narrator reflects on his past and experiemce being a “white man.”
The doctor, Bumpo, and Long Arrow depart the Bagjagderag camp, having made a great impact behaviors and beliefs. The group is taken to the Whispering Rocks, where they learn another of the island's secrets. The Popsipetel prepare to elect a new chief.
The girls plan excitedly for their trip to Florida. Grace speaks to her father about her missing brother and the trip south. A letter arrives.
The passengers of The Tarsus load into the life boats as the fire continues to rage. Help finally arrives.
A king searches for a bride as handsome and clever as himself. There was one Princess Helena, however it would take ten years to find her and by that time she would be old and unbeautiful. The king meets seven Simons, all masters of their respective trades, and all are useful to him in his quest. They retrieve the princess and the king marries her.
"Oh, I am hurt to death, my Love;"
Victor is melancholy after Justine’s execution and thinks of Elizabeth and his father to keep from thoughts of suicide. The family travels to their home at Belrive and the beautiful scenery cheers him somewhat.
The speaker describes the beauty and emotion of Cocoanut Grove.
A profile of Henry M. Flagler published in 1925 in a Florida magazine. This profile was the first in a series called "The Ten Greatest Men of Florida," which the magazine described as a reader-requested series on the "men who had done the most toward the progress and development of Florida."
A nonsense poem about an owl and pussy-cat that get married.
The youngest of three sons frees an enchanted castle from its spell.