Four Afloat: Being the Adventures of the Big Four on the Water
Nautical Adventures of Friendship and CamaraderieBy Ralph Henry Barbour
Length6h 56m
About this audiobook
In "Four Afloat: Being the Adventures of the Big Four on the Water," Ralph Henry Barbour delivers a lively narrative that embarks on the thrilling escapades of four companions as they navigate the waterways of adventure. Set against a backdrop of early 20th-century optimism, the novel intertwines elements of friendship, camaraderie, and youthful exploration, showcasing Barbour's signature style characterized by vivid descriptions and dynamic dialogue. The work reflects the era'Äôs fascination with leisure activities and the burgeoning culture of outdoor sports, offering a light-hearted yet engaging commentary on adolescence and the joys of temporary escape from conventional society. Ralph Henry Barbour, an esteemed writer and outdoor enthusiast, draws upon his personal experiences to infuse authenticity into the story. His deep-rooted connections to the outdoors and sport, coupled with his understanding of youthful ambition, serve to enrich the narrative, revealing insights into the ideals of boyhood during the early 1900s. Barbour's broader literary contributions also included numerous sports-themed works which resonate with the themes of adventure and friendship found in this particular novel. "Four Afloat" is a must-read for fans of classic adventure tales as well as contemporary readers seeking a nostalgic exploration of youth and adventure. Through Barbour'Äôs engaging prose, readers are invited to revel in a world of spirited escapades that celebrate the bonds of friendship and the allure of the great outdoors.
Audiobook details
GenreChildren's Literature
Length6 hrs 56 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 17, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I—INTRODUCES A GASOLINE LAUNCH, FOUR BOYS, AND A DOG
14CHAPTER XIV—IN WHICH TOM DISAPPEARS FROM SIGHT
2CHAPTER II—STARTS THE VAGABOND ON ITS CRUISE
15CHAPTER XV—TELLS OF ADVENTURES IN THE FOG
3CHAPTER III—WHEREIN DAN PRACTICES STEERING
16CHAPTER XVI—WITNESSES A DEFEAT FOR THE VAGABOND
4CHAPTER IV—IS LARGELY CONCERNED WITH SALT WATER AND SALT FISH
17CHAPTER XVII—IN WHICH DAN PLAYS A JOKE
5CHAPTER V—WHEREIN TOM BUYS LOBSTERS AND DAN DISAPPROVES
18CHAPTER XVIII—IN WHICH TOM PUTS UP AT THE SEAMONT INN
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6CHAPTER VI—IN WHICH THEY FOLLOW A RACE
19CHAPTER XIX—NARRATES A MIDNIGHT ADVENTURE
7CHAPTER VII—IN WHICH NELSON DISCOVERS A STOWAWAY
20CHAPTER XX—WHEREIN TOM APPEARS AND THE LAUNCH DISAPPEARS
8CHAPTER VIII—TELLS HOW THEY OUTWITTED THE CAPTAIN OF THE HENRY NELLIS
21CHAPTER XXI—TELLS OF THE SEARCH FOR THE VAGABOND
9CHAPTER IX—PROVES THAT A STERN CHASE IS NOT ALWAYS A LONG CHASE
22CHAPTER XXII—WHEREIN THE VAGABOND IS RECOVERED AND THE THIEF IS CAPTURED
10CHAPTER X—SHOWS THE CREW OF THE VAGABOND UNDER FIRE
23CHAPTER XXIII—TELLS HOW THE FOUR ENCOUNTERED OLD ACQUAINTANCES
11CHAPTER XI—RECORDS A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE
24CHAPTER XXIV—WHEREIN SPENCER FLOYD LEAVES THE HENRY NELLIS
12CHAPTER XII—WHEREIN NELSON SOLVES THE MYSTERY
25CHAPTER XXV—WHEREIN THE VAGABOND STARTS FOR HOME AND THE STORY ENDS
13CHAPTER XIII—WHEREIN DAN TELLS A STORY AND TOM IS INCREDULOUS
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