The Adventure Club Afloat

Name: The Adventure Club Afloat
Author: Ralph Henry Barbour

By Ralph Henry Barbour

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A band of school friends form an informal adventure club and embark on a summer cruise in two small motor cruisers, provisioning and outfitting their vessels while learning to live together at sea. The narrative follows a series of episodic incidents—navigation in fog, mechanical troubles, chases, encounters with burglars, a squall and a shipwreck, and subsequent salvage—that test their seamanship, ingenuity, and camaraderie, with attention to practical detail and youthful resourcefulness.

About the Author

Ralph Henry Barbour

Ralph Henry Barbour was an American author known for his engaging stories aimed primarily at young readers. His works often revolve around themes of sports, adventure, and camaraderie, reflecting the values of friendship and perseverance. Barbour's notable titles include "Behind the Line: A Story of College Life and Football" and "A Maid in Arcady," which showcase his ability to blend excitement with moral lessons. With a prolific output of over seventy works, he contributed significantly to early 20th-century children's literature, particularly in the genre of sports fiction.