121 Results with the "Adventure Fiction" genre
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Chapter
3 – The Call of the Jungle
In the depths of the jungle, under the influence of a profound call from the wild, Tarzan, the English lord raised by apes, finds himself restless one night. He slips away from the safety of his camp, propelled by a primal urge to reconnect with his jungle origins. Through the trees, propelled by exhilaration and a masterful agility, he moves with a purpose known only to him, ultimately seeking prey. Tarzan's advanced senses lead him to track down Bara, the deer, whose scent promises a rewarding hunt.…-
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Chapter
2 – On the Road to Opar
He left alone entirely the countless succulent fruits and vegetables and the delicious nuts and grubs and insects that had formed the staple of his diet from infancy to manhood; he was a creature of the jungle and the wild open spaces, and so in his heart he always despised the artificialities of civilization, returning to them only for the sake of his wife, Lady Jane Greystoke, whose love and companionship were more necessary to him than all the freedom and jungle life. When John Clayton, Lord…-
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Chapter
1 – Belgian and Arab
Lieutenant Albert Werper, disgraced and exiled to the Congo by his own hand, finds his mental state deteriorating after months of isolation. His brooding turns to a silent hatred towards his superior, culminating in a rash homicidal impulse. Werper shoots his captain dead in a misguided attempt at asserting his honor. Realizing the gravity of his action too late, Werper flees into the jungle, pursued by his own men. The chase pushes him to his limits until he collapses, to be discovered by Achmet Zek, an…-
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In Chapter XXV of "Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive," titled "Speed and Success," the characters experience the thrilling capabilities of Tom Swift's invention, the Hercules 0001, an electric locomotive. This test run garners excitement and satisfaction among the characters, including Mr. Damon and Mr. Bartholomew, the president of the Hendrickton & Pas Alos Railroad, due to the impressive speed and power demonstrated over the test route. The chapter elaborates on the journey, highlighting the…-
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In Chapter XXIV of "Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive," titled "Putting the Enemy to Flight," a dramatic confrontation unfolds. As a freight train approaches a critical switch, the danger is initially unnoticed by its engineer due to the deceitful setup orchestrated by Montagne Lewis and his gang, aiming to destroy Tom Swift's electric locomotive, Hercules 0001, which is safely on a siding. The peril becomes apparent when Tom, having observed the situation from a higher vantage point, rushes to…
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In Chapter XXIII of "Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive," Mr. Wakefield Damon exhibits notable bravery and quick thinking after their locomotive, the Hercules 0001, collides with a bumper at the end of a timber siding. The collision causes significant damage to the front end of the locomotive, particularly to the pilot or cow-catcher. As Mr. Damon assesses the damage, a group of men, led by a bullying figure with a dyed mustache named Montagne Lewis, approaches him demanding to know the whereabouts of…
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In Chapter XXII of "Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive," titled "A Desperate Chase," a high-stakes pursuit ensues involving Tom Swift, his giant companion Koku, and the suspected saboteur, Andy O'Malley. The chapter opens with Tom and his companions experiencing a perilous moment as their electric locomotive unexpectedly diverts onto a siding due to an open switch, leading to a distressing but controlled crash. This event, fraught with danger, threatens not only the integrity of Tom's innovative…
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"The switch! It is open!" In the electrified world of the Hendrickton & Pas Alos Railroad, Tom Swift and his revolutionary electric locomotive, dubbed the Hercules Three-Oughts-One, were pushing the boundaries of railway innovation. Amidst the rivalry with the Hendrickton & Western, spearheaded by the shady figure Lewis and his henchmen, Tom, alongside his faithful friends Ned Newton and the giant Koku, plus the eccentric Mr. Damon, worked diligently to finalize the Herculean machine's…
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In Chapter XX of "Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive," a near-catastrophe is averted thanks to quick thinking and modern technology. The fast express, No. 28, is delayed, and this delay, along with a warning from the Half Way operator, allows for preventive measures to be taken at Hammon station. Subsequently, Tom Swift's electric locomotive, the Hercules 0001, manages to keep on track despite a high-speed descent, evading disaster. After the event, amidst the excitement and relief of the railway…
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In Chapter XIX of "Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive," titled "Peril, The Mother of Invention," the narrative unfolds amidst high stakes as Tom Swift and his companion Ned Newton find themselves aboard the Hercules 0001, an electric locomotive careening uncontrolled down a mountain slope. Tom's initial relief that they aren't hauling additional weight turns to dread as he realizes the locomotive's brakes are inoperable, and their speed is rapidly increasing. With the presence of a fast express train…
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