In 'The Motor Boat Club at the Golden Gate; or, A Thrilling Capture in the Great Fog' by H. Irving Hancock, readers are taken on a high-stakes adventure through the foggy waters of the San Francisco Bay. The book is written in a fast-paced and engaging literary style that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Through the thrilling capture plot, Hancock explores themes of bravery, friendship, and perseverance, creating a captivating narrative that will appeal to fans of action-packed stories. Set in the early 20th century, the book also provides a glimpse into the technological advancements of the time, particularly in the realm of motor boats and maritime navigation. Overall, 'The Motor Boat Club at the Golden Gate' is a compelling blend of adventure, suspense, and historical context. H. Irving Hancock, a prolific writer of juvenile and young adult fiction, draws on his own adventurous spirit and fascination with the sea to craft this exciting tale. His background in journalism and deep-sea exploration likely influenced his ability to create vivid and realistic maritime scenes in the book. 'The Motor Boat Club at the Golden Gate' is highly recommended for readers who enjoy action-packed stories, maritime adventures, and historical fiction. Whether you're a fan of sea tales or simply looking for a thrilling read, this book is sure to entertain and captivate you.

Excerpt from The Motor Boat Club, at the Golden Gate: Or a Thrilling Capture in the Great Fog At the present moment both boys were sitting comfortably facing each other in their section in a sleeping car on the luxurious Overland Mail. It was early forenoon. They had left Sacra mento behind some time before, on the last stretch of the run across the state of California. Joe Dawson was riding facing forward. Tom Halstead, in the seat opposite, half lolled at the window-ledge, with his back toward the engine. Both boys had slept well on their last night out from San Francisco. Both had breakfasted heartily, that morning, in the dining car now left behind at the state capital. The next thing that would interest them, so far as they could now guess, would be their arrival at Oakland, and the subsequent ferry trip that would land them in San Francisco. It may seem a curious fact to the reader, but neither Tom Halstead nor Joe Dawson knew just what new phases of life awaited them in the City by the Golden Gate. They were engaged to enter the employment of a man who owned a motor yacht. The owner had agreed to their own terms in the way of salary, and he was pay ing all their expenses on this luxurious trip west ward. Moreover, the same-owner had engaged some of the other members of the Motor Boat Club of the Kennebec, as will soon be told. Readers of the preceding volumes of this ser ies are already well acquainted with bright, energetic, loyal and capable Tom Halstead, who, from the start, had held the post of fleet captain of the Motor Boat Club. The same readers are equally familiar with the career of Joe Dawson, fleet engineer of the Club. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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The Motor Boat Club at the Golden Gate By By H. Irving Hancock

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