The Motor Boys Under the Sea or, From Airship to Submarine

Young, ClarenceProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 2.5
Word count
287K words
Chapters
29

Tags

English Originals Children's Literature Science EnlightenmentAdventure JourneyComing of AgeLight ReadingBeginner FriendlyYouth Reading

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.The Motor Boys Under the Sea; or, From Airship to Submarine by Clarence YoungAuthor: Young, Clarence,Language: English, Class: PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres, Release Date: May 26, 2015

Editor's review

The Motor Boys Under the Sea; or, From Airship to Submarine is a juvenile adventure novel by Clarence Young, in the juvenile belles lettres category, released as an English ebook by Project Gutenberg. The story centers on the Motor Boys series characters; an adventure that moves from airship to submarine reflects the imagination of early science fiction and adventure writing. The language is relatively plain and the plot emphasizes action and exploration, making it suitable as light reading for young English readers or adventure-story fans. As a public-domain ebook it has no modern annotations; readers can use the series background to understand the characters' relationships. While reading, note how early adventure fiction handles technology and courage, and consider it a sample of early 20th-century juvenile reading. Overall it is an entertaining public-domain work suited to leisure and extensive English reading, not to deep literary analysis or complex characterization.

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Reading tips

  1. Read earlier books in the series first to understand the characters' relationships before starting this one.
  2. As extensive English reading, avoid looking up every word; focus on the plot first.
  3. While reading, note the period background and imaginative treatment of airships and submarines.
  4. Compare with other books in the series to observe character growth and adventure patterns.

About the publisher

Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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Contents

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FAQ

What age group is this book suitable for? It is a juvenile adventure novel with moderate language difficulty, suitable for teens and adults with basic English reading ability. Younger children may need adult guidance or a simplified version.
Do I need to read other books in the series first? This is one book in the Motor Boys series. It can be read independently and the plot is basically understandable, but knowing the main characters and earlier adventures makes it easier to follow relationships and background.
Does the book have modern annotations or an introduction? Project Gutenberg ebooks usually preserve the original text and generally include no modern annotations or introduction. Readers who want background information can look up the author and series themselves or read with a dictionary.

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About the author

Young, Clarence Author

Clarence Young was one of the representative American writers of juvenile adventure fiction in the early twentieth century, though reliable public information about his true identity and life remains limited. He is best known for the "Motor Boys" series, in which young protagonists travel by motorcycle, aircraft, or boat and encounter mysteries and conflicts on the border, along the coast, and in the air, with tight plotting and a brisk pace. The collection here contains twenty-two of his works, including The Motor Boys in the Clouds, The Motor Boys Over the Rockies, and The Motor Boys on the Atlantic, as well as school and ranch stories such as Jack Ranger's Western Trip. Centered on courage, friendship, and the spirit of exploration and classified as inspirational coming-of-age fiction, these books reflect the publishing fashion of American juvenile literature of the time, which emphasized adventure and character formation.