Lost on the Orinoco; or, American boys in Venezuela by Edward Stratemeyer
"Lost on the Orinoco; or, American boys in Venezuela" by Edward Stratemeyer is a fiction adventure tale written in the early 20th century. The story follows a group of five American boys who embark on an exciting journey to Venezuela under the guidance of their academy professor, familiarizing themselves with the wonders and challenges of South American landscapes, including the famous Orinoco River. At the start of the book, the excitement builds
as the boys, including Frank and Mark, learn about their imminent trip to Venezuela from Professor Strong. They discuss their expectations and concerns, particularly about their classmate Jake Hockley, known for his sour personality, who is also joining the trip. As they prepare for their expedition, they exhibit a mix of eagerness and trepidation while anticipating the adventures that await them in foreign lands. The opening sets the stage for their journey, hinting at potential conflicts and the unique experiences they will encounter. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Lost on the Orinoco; or, American boys in Venezuela
Original Publication
United States: Lee and Shepard,1902.
Credits
David Edwards, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Reading Level
Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
