Project Gutenberg 2018-07-18 Public domain in the USA. 104 Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis) 1876 1959 Hodgson, E. S. (Edward Smith) 1866 1937 Hodgson, E.S. Hodgson, Edward Smith Soper, George 1870 1942 Three short stories from "The Captain" volume XXVII How Dymock Came to Derry; Jack Devereux's Scoop; The Powder Hulk Produced by R.G.P.M. van Giesen "Three short stories from 'The Captain' volume XXVII" by Percy F. Westerman is a collection of adventure tales written in the early 20th century. The stories are set against historical backdrops and focus on themes of bravery and camaraderie in the face of danger. The collection includes three distinct narratives: "How Dymock Came to Derry," "Jack Devereux's Scoop," and "The Powder Hulk," showcasing young protagonists who rise to the occasion during perilous situations. In "How Dymock Came to Derry," the story follows Jock Dymock, a young man tasked with delivering a critical message to the besieged city of Londonderry amidst conflict in the late 17th century. His daring swim through treacherous waters leads to a crucial delivery of provisions to the starving defenders. "Jack Devereux's Scoop" features a young war correspondent in Morocco who navigates a chaotic battlefield, grappling with circumstances of war and competition in the journalism field. Lastly, "The Powder Hulk" depicts two boys and their brave effort to thwart a criminal act targeting a hulk storing explosives, highlighting their resourcefulness in a tense situation. Each story emphasizes adventure, courage, and the spirit of youth in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Short stories Adventure stories PZ Text Category: Short Stories Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure 117518 2025-07-23T04:55:36.464831 text/html 110090 2018-07-18T09:13:40 text/html 1006587 2025-07-23T04:55:39.319811 application/epub+zip 1007091 2025-07-23T04:55:37.088834 application/epub+zip 82068 2025-07-23T04:55:36.720801 application/epub+zip 1056470 2025-07-23T04:55:41.029777 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1041651 2025-07-23T04:55:38.977827 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 117426 2022-09-26T03:51:04.636586 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 97246 2025-07-23T04:55:36.163800 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 97577 2018-07-18T09:13:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20198 2025-07-23T04:55:41.166789 application/rdf+xml 13191 2025-07-23T04:55:36.815798 image/jpeg 2395 2025-07-23T04:55:36.768793 image/jpeg 38257 2018-07-18T09:13:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 878259 2018-07-18T09:13:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 895835 2025-07-23T04:55:36.499797 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 en.wikipedia en.wikipedia