The Boy Fortune Hunters in Panama

Name: The Boy Fortune Hunters in Panama
Author: L. Frank Baum

The story revolves around a young boy who inherits a large sum of money from his uncle and decides to use it to fund an expedition to the Isthmus of Panama in search of gold and adventure. He is accompanied by two friends, and together they face various obstacles and challenges as they navigate through the jungle and encounter different cultures. Along the way, they learn valuable lessons about friendship, perseverance, and the importance of staying true to oneself.

By L. Frank Baum · First published 1908 · Genre: Adventure, Children's Literature, Fantasy · 24 chapters · 60,567 words

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The bark _Nebuchadnezar_ came staggering into Chelsea harbor in a very demoralized condition. Her main and mizzen masts were both gone, the bulwarks were smashed in, the poop swept away, and she leaked so badly that all the short-handed crew were nearly ready to drop from the exhausting labor of working the pumps. For after weathering a dreadful storm in which the captain and mate were washed overboard, together with five of the men, those remaining had been forced to rig up a square-sail on the foremast and by hook or crook to work the dismantled hulk into harbor, and this they did from no love of the ship but as a matter of mere self-preservation, the small boats having all been lost or destroyed.

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Work type: Novel
Author: L. Frank Baum
Date: 1908 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure, Children's Literature, Fantasy, Coming-of-Age, Humor
Length: 60,567 words
Structure: 24 chapters, 1,449 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Adventure — The plot centers around a journey filled with exploration and excitement in a foreign land.
Children's Literature — The writing style and themes are tailored for a younger audience, focusing on imagination and moral lessons.
Fantasy — Elements of whimsy and fantastical situations are present, characteristic of the genre.
Coming-of-Age — The characters experience growth and self-discovery throughout their adventures.