Dave Fearless after a sunken treasure

Name: Dave Fearless after a sunken treasure
Author: Roy Rockwood

By Roy Rockwood

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A resourceful young diver and his father mount an expedition to recover a fortune from a newly located ocean wreck while rivals also stake a claim. Their quest threads between island exploration and deep-sea work, presenting shipboard storms, lightning strikes, dangerous wildlife, and encounters with hostile groups. Episodic setpieces include sinkholes, flooded caverns, battles with strange marine creatures, clashes between competing divers, and improvised rescues using diving apparatus. The narrative moves through repeated captures and escapes, mounting peril, and inventive problem solving before reaching the long-sought recovery of the submerged treasure.

About the Author

Roy Rockwood

Roy Rockwood was an American author known for his contributions to children's adventure literature in the early 20th century. He created the popular series featuring Bomba the Jungle Boy, which captivated young readers with tales of exploration and survival in exotic locales. Rockwood also penned the Dave Dashaway series, which followed a young aviator's thrilling escapades in the skies and beyond. His works often blended elements of adventure, science fiction, and fantasy, appealing to the imaginations of his audience. Through his engaging storytelling, Rockwood has left a lasting impact on the genre of juvenile fiction.