Project Gutenberg 2010-03-06 Public domain in the USA. 266 Forbes, John Maxwell Doubloons—and the Girl Produced by Al Haines "Doubloons—and the Girl" by John Maxwell Forbes is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Allen Drew, a young clerk working at a chandlery shop in New York, who life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters a beautiful girl named Ruth Adams at the docks. The narrative explores themes of adventure, romance, and the allure of a life beyond the mundane, with Drew feeling increasingly restless in his daily routine as he yearns for excitement and change. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Allen Drew, a clerk who experiences a profound shift in his life upon encountering Ruth Adams at the pier. This chance meeting sparks an infatuation that empowers him to question his unfulfilling routine. Amidst everyday activities, Drew's yearning for adventure grows, particularly after hearing about the plans of a sailor to travel to exotic lands. As he navigates his new feelings and daydreams of an exciting life, he finds himself entangled further in the events of the day, encountering the mysterious one-eyed man whose presence looms ominously. The opening chapters establish a captivating mix of romantic intrigue and the promise of adventure, setting the stage for the unfolding narrative of discovery and self-realization. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Love stories Adventure stories Treasure troves -- Fiction PS Text Category: Romance Category: Adventure Category: Novels Category: American Literature 503239 2025-08-13T04:45:49.993092 text/html 489333 2021-01-06T06:38:17 text/html 259813 2025-08-13T04:45:59.013026 application/epub+zip 268792 2025-08-13T04:45:52.958098 application/epub+zip 251191 2025-08-13T04:45:51.702031 application/epub+zip 484902 2025-08-13T04:46:03.315010 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 468397 2025-08-13T04:45:58.207068 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 421190 2022-09-14T12:20:24.209893 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 450950 2025-08-13T04:45:48.455091 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 450744 2021-01-06T06:38:17 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18682 2025-08-13T04:46:03.454979 application/rdf+xml 14213 2025-08-13T04:45:52.267042 image/jpeg 3946 2025-08-13T04:45:51.957041 image/jpeg 175804 2021-01-06T06:38:17 application/octet-stream application/zip 171552 2021-01-06T06:38:17 application/octet-stream application/zip 251652 2025-08-13T04:45:50.032055 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog