121 Results with the "Adventure Fiction" genre
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The Beasts of Tarzan
The Beasts of Tarzan by Edgar Rice Burroughs is an adventure novel that follows Tarzan as he confronts new challenges in the jungle, including the capture of his wife, Jane, and the rise of his old enemy, Akut, leading to thrilling encounters with wild animals and a fight for survival.-
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In the final chapter of The Circus Boys In Dixie Land, Phil and Teddy are faced with a dangerous situation involving Wallace, a powerful lion. As Phil struggles to control the restless beast, he hears the sound of a circus wagon approaching, signaling the arrival of help. In a bold move, Phil uses a torch to scare Wallace back, narrowly avoiding a potentially fatal encounter. Meanwhile, Teddy, having secured a lion cage, instructs the crew to position it by the back door, planning to lure Wallace into the…-
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In Chapter XXIII of "The Circus Boys in Dixie Land," a tumultuous lion hunt unfolds amidst the aftermath of a tornado devastating the circus. The show's arena is ravaged, but the circus community is mostly unharmed, save for some minor injuries. Phil Forrest, one of the Circus Boys, is initially feared injured but is quickly found safe. The circus owner, Mr. Sparling, and the crew are relieved to find that no one has been seriously hurt. However, the escape of Wallace, the lion, from his damaged cage…
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In the closing days of the circus season, Phil Forrest cements his place as a star trapeze artist in Texas, despite the chill of approaching winter nights stirring impatience among the performers. As they head to Tucker, Texas, a joke among the performers about the town's name foreboding trouble sets a light-hearted tone, despite Phil's decision to forego his dangerous triple somersault act, heeding Mr. Sparling's warnings of the inherent risks. Tucker welcomes the circus with no apparent signs of the…
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In Chapter XXI of "The Circus Boys in Dixie Land," titled "On a Flying Trapeze," Phil Forrest's aspiration to perform on the flying trapeze materializes. After discussing with Mr. Sparling, the circus owner, about a trapeze performer's upcoming season booking, Phil seizes the moment to express his own desire to join the trapeze act. Despite his extensive responsibilities within the circus, Phil is confident in his trapeze skills, having practiced leaps, birds' nests, and other aerial maneuvers. Mr.…
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The twentieth chapter of "The Circus Boys in Dixie Land" narrates a comedic and slightly harrowing adventure involving Teddy Tucker and the show's Fat Lady, Marie. After a storm disrupts the circus's schedule, forcing them to skip a location and head straight to St. Charles, Louisiana, the troupe, during a brief stop due to a washout, takes the opportunity to wander near the tracks. Marie, intrigued by flowers, finds herself in peril on a steep railway embankment, sliding towards a swollen stream. Her…
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Teddy Tucker's dramatic landing in the net after a circus act gone awry captivates everyone, including Mr. Sparling, the circus owner, who's relieved that Teddy is unharmed. Despite the light humor that follows, the looming threat of a heavy storm quickens the pace of the evening's show, leading to an early wrap-up with the intention of beating the storm to their next location, Tarbert. Early preparations at Tarbert see the circus crew hastily erecting tents under Mr. Sparling's strict timeline, fighting…
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In Chapter XVIII of The Circus Boys in Dixie Land, the circus faces a comical but challenging situation involving a group of mischievous monkeys that have caused chaos in the tent. The monkeys are high up, out of reach, and the crew struggles to figure out how to capture them. Phil suggests bringing in their cage, which Mr. Sparling agrees is a good plan. While the crew sets up the cage, Phil takes the opportunity to grab peanuts and candy, preparing to lure the monkeys down. Once the cage is…
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Following their victory in Corinto, the Sparling Circus enjoyed booming business, spurred by Phil Forrest’s success in thwarting a rival circus. Phil discovers his lost money and attempts to return it to Mr. Sparling, who refuses it, offering a reward instead for Phil's bravery. The circus moves on, leaving Canada for the United States, with excitement about their upcoming Southern tour. Meanwhile, a traitorous employee leaking show secrets to rival Sully Circus is discovered and dismissed, heightening…
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In Chapter XVI of "The Circus Boys In Dixie Land," titled "The Battle of the Elephants," Phil, weakened from hunger and strain, and Mr. Sparling become alert to a potential threat against their circus while out on parade. Mr. Sparling reacts swiftly by ensuring the circus lot is secured and then personally heads back, leaving Phil, in poor condition, to continue in the parade. Phil, despite his state, humorously acknowledges his disheveled appearance, mistaking it as being mistaken for a clown by…
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