Project Gutenberg 2011-08-10 Public domain in the USA. 253 Barbour, Ralph Henry 1870 1944 Barbour, R. H. (Ralph Henry) Four Afloat: Being the Adventures of the Big Four on the Water Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Four Afloat: Being the Adventures of the Big Four on the Water" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a fictional adventure novel written in the early 20th century. Set during a summer cruise, the story follows the escapades of four boys—Bob, Nelson, Dan, and Tom—and their dog, Barry, aboard a gasoline launch called the "Vagabond". The narrative likely emphasizes themes of friendship, adventure, and the thrill of exploration, as the boys navigate the waters and engage in various outdoor activities. The opening of the book introduces the four protagonists standing on a wharf, eagerly gazing at their launch, the "Vagabond", detailed with its shiny brass and freshly painted hull. Each boy's personality begins to shine through their playful banter, showcasing their camaraderie as they prepare for their big summer adventure. As they board the boat and explore its features, the dynamic between them is established, hinting at both exciting escapades and lighthearted conflicts that will arise on their journey. The chapter sets a light and engaging tone, drawing readers into the adventures that await them on the water. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Friendship -- Juvenile fiction Boats and boating -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Adventure Category: Novels Category: American Literature 464771 2025-08-15T06:15:27.485801 text/html 460060 2021-01-08T00:39:40 text/html 562799 2025-08-15T06:15:37.586731 application/epub+zip 565606 2025-08-15T06:15:31.352771 application/epub+zip 240624 2025-08-15T06:15:29.837745 application/epub+zip 873120 2025-08-15T06:15:42.121729 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 831962 2025-08-15T06:15:36.501722 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 376715 2022-09-17T04:41:24.951969 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 405642 2025-08-15T06:15:26.309782 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 405386 2021-01-08T00:39:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 390139 2021-01-08T00:39:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 390130 2021-01-08T00:39:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22621 2025-08-15T06:15:42.261672 application/rdf+xml 23822 2025-08-15T06:15:30.411731 image/jpeg 4490 2025-08-15T06:15:30.151742 image/jpeg 148376 2021-01-08T00:39:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 146509 2021-01-08T00:39:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 492960 2021-01-08T00:39:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 146487 2021-01-08T00:39:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 605931 2025-08-15T06:15:27.534797 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 en.wikipedia