The Yachtville Boys (1869)

By Caroline E. Kelly Davis

Book Overview

The Yachtville Boys is a novel written by Caroline E. Kelly Davis and published in 1869. The story is set in a small town called Yachtville, and follows the adventures of a group of young boys who love sailing and spending time on the water. The main characters are Tom, Harry, Ned, and Fred, who are all between the ages of 12 and 15.The boys spend their summers sailing and exploring the nearby islands, but their adventures take a dangerous turn when they stumble upon a group of smugglers who are using the islands as a base for their illegal activities. The boys decide to take matters into their own hands and try to put a stop to the smugglers' operations.As the boys work to uncover the smugglers' plans, they face a number of challenges and obstacles, including dangerous storms, treacherous waters, and the threat of being caught by the smugglers themselves. Along the way, they learn important lessons about teamwork, bravery, and the importance of standing up for what is right.The Yachtville Boys is a thrilling adventure story that will appeal to readers of all ages who love tales of high seas and daring escapades. It is also a coming-of-age story that explores the themes of friendship, loyalty, and moral courage.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167192281
• ISBN13: 9781167192289
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"